Barista

Chartwells Independent; Kendal; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is recruiting a Customer Services Assistant (Zero Hours) to support operations in a major brand at a casual, zero-hours contract. You will deliver high-quality service, handle payments, and work as part of a responsive team.

Key duties include preparing drinks, serving food, keeping areas clean, and ensuring food handling and safety standards are met. This role offers learning and development opportunities within a leading UK hospitality company.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service.
• Ability to handle cash securely and accurately.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible and able to work variable shifts.

Responsibilities

• Preparing drinks and serving food to a high standard.
• Keeping the bar area clean and stocked.
• Receiving and processing payments (cash and cards).
• Being an enthusiastic team player and good communicator.
• Maintaining stock of mugs and plates.
• Learning about brewing methods and beverage preparation.
• Checking equipment operation and reporting maintenance needs.
• Representing the brand and upholding its image.
• Complying with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Customer Services Assistant (Zero Hours) to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in a major High Street brand on a permanent casual basis, contracted to 0 hours per week.

As a Customer Services Assistant (Zero Hours), you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with 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 patterns will be: Variable shifts

Could you bring your spark to Asda? 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 Asda and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

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.

Job Reference: com/1308/72708001/52827077/WJ #One Retail

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!