Barista

Compass Group UK; Horsham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is recruiting a Barista on a part-time basis (24 hours per week) at Chartwells. You will craft beverages, provide first-class service, and support with payments while maintaining a clean bar area and upheld brand standards.

This role offers opportunities to progress within a company that invests in its people, with a focus on teamwork and delivering high-quality customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and excellent customer service skills.
• Experience in customer-facing roles is preferred.
• Ability to work well in a team and stay organized under pressure.
• Willingness to take initiative and make decisions for customers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare beverages and serve high-quality drinks and food.
• Keep the bar area clean and stocked.
• Process payments (cash and cards) accurately.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and customers.
• Maintain stock of mugs, plates and utensils.
• Learn brewing methods and beverage blending techniques.
• Check brewing equipment operates properly and report maintenance needs.
• Represent Compass Group UK&I and maintain a positive brand image.
• Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards and Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Team player

Initiative

Time management

Work under pressure

Tools

Brewing equipment

Job description

We're currently recruiting a driven Barista to help us create beautifully crafted drinks for Chartwells on a part time basis, contracted to 24 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 an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• Fri: Full-time (Days)

Please note: This role is contracted to 41.6 weeks per year

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 Chartwells 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

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

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!