Barista

Compass Group PLC; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A hospitality service company in Reading is looking for a part-time Barista. The role involves preparing high-quality drinks and food while maintaining a clean environment and delivering exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and hands-on experience with brewing equipment. The company offers great training and personal development opportunities, as well as various employee benefits including life assurance and holiday purchase schemes.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Wellbeing strategy

Holiday purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Exceptional timekeeping and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drinks and serve food.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bar area.
• Process payments accurately.
• Represent the brand positively.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Tools

Brewing equipment

Job description

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• 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
• 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're currently recruiting a driven Barista to help us create beautifully crafted drinks for CH&CO on a part time basis, contracted to 32 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

Shift Patterns

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Other