Barista

Compass Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Liverpool is seeking a driven Barista to craft beautifully made drinks and provide excellent customer service. The role offers full-time hours with numerous benefits, including operational training and development, a life assurance scheme, and a great wellbeing strategy. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and previous customer service experience, along with hands-on brewing equipment knowledge.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Free meals

Subsidised meals

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customer service.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment.
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner.

Responsibilities

• Preparing perfectly blended drinks and serving high-quality food.
• Keeping the bar area clean.
• Receiving and processing payments.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Initiative

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

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
• Free meals
• Subsidised meals

Shift pattern

• Mon: Full-time (Days)
• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)
• Fri: Full-time (Days)
• Sat:
• Sun:

Key responsibilities

• 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

Ideal candidate

• 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

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 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!