Barista

Chartwells Independent; Reading; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Barista to join their team. This full-time role focuses on delivering exceptional service and expertly crafted beverages in a vibrant workplace. You'll have the chance to showcase your skills while contributing to a positive brand image. The company values individuality and offers opportunities for growth, making it an exciting place to work. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy creating delightful experiences for customers, this role could be your perfect fit.

Qualifications

• 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 of the bar area and equipment.
• Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Time Management

Brewing Equipment Operation

Tools

Coffee Brewing Equipment

Job description

We're currently recruiting a driven Barista to help us create beautifully crafted drinks for Eurest 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 have opportunities 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 pattern will be:

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

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 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.

At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fueling employees throughout the day can help sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds, and 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.

We're people-powered at Eurest.

It’s an understatement to say that we’re passionate about what we do, which is why we’re committed to attracting the best and brightest people to join us - could that be you? Find out what makes joining Eurest so exciting.

Job Reference: com/1704/43105001/52733934/BU #Eurest

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!