Barista

Dine Contract Catering; Leeds; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A catering company in Leeds is recruiting a part-time Barista to deliver exceptional beverages and food service. The ideal candidate will have customer service experience and excellent communication skills, with a passion for quality and hygiene standards. This role offers a chance to develop within a supportive environment committed to sustainability and local sourcing.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customer service is essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain quality.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve drinks and food to customers.
• Keep the bar area clean and organized.
• Handle cash and credit card transactions.
• Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.

Skills

Customer service experience

Communication skills

Timekeeping and reliability

Brew equipment experience

Job description

We're currently recruiting a driven Barista to help us create beautifully crafted drinks for DINE on a part-time basis, contracted to 20 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 have the opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond expectations.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Relief coverage.

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
• Checking if brewing equipment operates properly and reporting any maintenance needs
• Representing DINE 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

Personality behind every plate

Dine provides tailored food services to 140 clients in the business and industry sector. With over two decades of industry experience, we pride ourselves on offering a personalised approach to our clients, whilst delivering outstanding service. Our passion lies in creating great-tasting menus, promoting sustainability, and working with local suppliers and communities. Our menus feature locally sourced, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients with a target of reaching Climate Zero by 2030.

Our secret ingredient - our people!

If you've got what it takes to join some of the food service industry's best and brightest, we want to hear from you. Chefs, customer assistants, support, and office roles: explore our live vacancies today.

Job Reference: com/2907/40873001/52751307/BU #DINE

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!