Barista

Gather + Gather; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal development and training

Wellbeing programme

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Discount vouchers

Job summary

CH&CO is recruiting a driven Barista for a full-time role, contracted to 40 hours per week in the United Kingdom. You will craft drinks, provide excellent service, and contribute to a welcoming customer experience.

Join a team that values development, maintains a strong brand image, and supports progression within a company dedicated to training, wellbeing, and recognition.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in customer service or hospitality.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing drinks and serving high-quality food.
• Keeping the bar area clean.
• Processing payments (cash and card).
• Maintaining stock of mugs and plates.
• Learning about brewing methods and beverage blends.
• Checking equipment and reporting maintenance.
• Representing CH&CO with a positive brand image.
• Ensuring food handling & hygiene standards.
• Following health & safety regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Tools

Brewing equipment

Cash handling

Job description

We're currently recruiting a driven Barista to help us create beautifully crafted drinks for CH&CO on a full time basis, contracted to 40 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.

Benefits

• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Mon-Fri (Full Time Days)

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 CH&CO 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

Job Reference: com/2809/42693001/52826417/R/BU #Gather and Gather

CH&CO, a part of 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 our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!