General Assistant

Restaurant Associates; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Barista to join their team on a part-time basis in London. This role offers the chance to craft beautifully prepared drinks and deliver exceptional customer service in a vibrant environment. The company values individuality and invests in the growth of its employees, providing ample opportunities for career advancement. If you are a motivated individual with a knack for building relationships and a love for coffee, this position is perfect for you. Join a team that celebrates diversity and strives for excellence in hospitality every day.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customer service is essential.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare blended drinks and serve high-quality food.
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with hygiene standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Initiative

Time Management

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Tools

Brewing Equipment

Job description

We're currently recruiting a driven Barista to help us create beautifully crafted drinks for Restaurant Associates on a part time basis, contracted to 30 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 what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Preparing perfectly blended drinks and serving high-quality food that delights our customers
2. Keeping the bar area clean
3. Receiving and processing payments (cash and credit cards)
4. Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator
5. Maintaining stock of clean mugs and plates
6. Learning about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation and presentation techniques
7. Checking if brewing equipment operates properly and reporting any maintenance needs
8. Representing Restaurant Associates and maintaining a positive brand image
9. Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
10. Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Barista will:

1. Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
2. Have previous experience in customer service
3. Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
4. Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
5. Have hands-on experience with brewing equipment
6. Possess the ability to work under pressure
7. Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplaces as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Job Reference: com/1601/99698001/52542879/BU #RA Group

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!