Barista

Eurest; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Peterborough is seeking a full-time Barista. The ideal candidate will have customer service experience and be skilled in brewing techniques. You will be responsible for crafting beverages, maintaining the bar area, and ensuring compliance with health standards. This role presents opportunities for career growth and rewards individual contributions.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customer service.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment.
• Brilliant communicator and relationship builder.

Responsibilities

• Preparing blended drinks and serving food.
• Keeping the bar area clean and compliant with hygiene standards.
• Representing the brand and maintaining a positive image.

Skills

Customer service experience

Brewing equipment knowledge

Excellent communication

Ability to work under pressure

Timekeeping and reliability

Job description

Overview

We're currently recruiting a driven Barista to help us create beautifully crafted drinks for Eurest on a full time basis, contracted to 35 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.

Shift pattern

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

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 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

About Eurest

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering

At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

Equal opportunity

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!