Barista

Compass Group; Guildford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Barista, where you will craft beautiful drinks and provide exceptional service in a healthcare setting. This role offers the chance to develop your skills in a supportive environment that values individuality and encourages career progression. You'll be responsible for preparing high-quality beverages, maintaining a clean workspace, and ensuring customer satisfaction. If you're passionate about coffee and enjoy working in a dynamic team, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference in people's lives while advancing your career.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and excellent communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare blended drinks and serve high-quality food to customers.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bar area and comply with hygiene standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Time Management

Initiative

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Tools

Brewing Equipment

Job description

We're currently recruiting a driven Barista to help us create beautifully crafted drinks for Healthcare on a permanent casual basis, contracted to 0 hours per week. As a Barista, you will use your skills to deliver first-class service and perfectly crafted coffees to our customers. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing perfectly blended drinks and serving high-quality food that delights our customers
• Keeping the bar area clean
• Receiving and processing payments (cash and credit cards)
• Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator
• Maintaining stock of clean mugs and plates
• Learning about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation and presentation techniques
• Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs
• Representing Healthcare and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Barista will:

• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Have previous experience in customer service
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Have hands-on experience with brewing equipment
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.

Job Reference: com/0904/71548003/52731996/BU #Medirest

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!