Barista

Chartwells Independent; Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a driven Barista to craft beautifully made drinks and provide exceptional service. This part-time role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where individuality is celebrated and career growth is encouraged. As a Barista, you'll be responsible for preparing drinks, serving food, and ensuring customer satisfaction while maintaining high hygiene standards. Join this leading company to enjoy competitive pay, excellent perks, and unparalleled opportunities for learning and development. If you're passionate about coffee and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Learning and Development Opportunities

Employee Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customer service is essential.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality drinks and food to customers.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bar area and comply with hygiene standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Time Management

Teamwork

Initiative

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Tools

Brewing Equipment

Job description

We're currently recruiting a driven Barista to help us create beautifully crafted drinks for Defence on a part time basis, contracted to 30 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.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 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
• Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs
• Representing Defence 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

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Location

Southampton, Southampton, SO18 2NL, United Kingdom