Barista

Compass Group UK; Royal Hillsborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company is hiring a Barista in Northern Ireland. The role involves crafting high-quality drinks and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should have customer service experience and be great communicators. A passion for coffee preparation and an eagerness to learn are essential. This position offers full-time hours and benefits including training opportunities, free meals, and a positive work environment.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Wellbeing strategy

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Free meals

Onsite free car parking

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service is preferred.
• Ability to build relationships with customers.
• Motivated and strives for excellence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare blended drinks and serve food to customers.
• Maintain cleanliness in the bar area.
• Process payments accurately.
• Check and maintain brewing equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service experience

Ability to work under pressure

Timekeeping

Hands-on experience with brewing equipment

Job description

Overview

We\'re currently recruiting a driven Barista to help us create beautifully crafted drinks for Northern Ireland on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 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
• Free meals
• Onsite free car parking

Shift pattern

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

Your 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 Northern Ireland 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

Job Reference

Job Reference: com/2609/47616001/52764948/NI #Northern Ireland

About CH&CO / Compass Group UK&I

CH&CO, a part of 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!