Barista

Compass Group; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Market Harborough is seeking a driven Barista to deliver first-class service and expertly crafted drinks. The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication skills and experience in customer service. As a Barista, you will be responsible for creating delightful beverages, maintaining a clean workspace, and ensuring customer satisfaction. This is a permanent casual position with variable shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships.
• Previous experience in customer service is required.
• Must strive for excellence and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Prepare blended drinks and serve high-quality food.
• Maintain a clean bar area.
• Process payments and manage stock.

Skills

Communication

Customer service experience

Initiative

Ability to work under pressure

Timekeeping and reliability

Tools

Brewing equipment

Job description

We're currently recruiting a driven Barista to help us create beautifully crafted drinks for Eurest on a permanent casual basis, contracted to 0 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 an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shifts

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 Eurest 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

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet‑positive catering.

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!