Barista

Compass Group UK; Royal Hillsborough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in Northern Ireland is seeking a driven Barista to craft beautifully made drinks in a full-time role. The ideal candidate will deliver exceptional service, prepare high-quality beverages and food, and maintain hygiene standards. With opportunities for development and a focus on team support, this role requires strong communication skills and previous customer service experience. Embrace a culture of diversity and personal growth in a rewarding 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

Qualifications

• Brilliant communicator with strong relationship skills.
• Previous experience in customer service roles.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare perfectly blended drinks and serve high-quality food.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bar area.
• Process payments (cash and credit cards).
• Represent Northern Ireland and maintain a positive brand image.

Skills

Communication

Customer service experience

Initiative

Ability to work under pressure

Reliability

Tools

Brewing equipment

Job description

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 be 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.

Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities:

• 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

Here’s an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

• 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 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 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 time‑keeping and reliability

Job Reference: com/1011/47616001/52774009/NI #Northern Ireland

CHCO, 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!