Barista

Sodexo Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food services company is seeking a Barista for its location in Royal Stoke Hospital. This role focuses on crafting exceptional coffee and providing excellent customer service to enhance patient experiences. Candidates should have a friendly attitude, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn barista skills. Competitive pay, flexible working, and various benefits are included.

Benefits

20 Days Holiday Per Year Plus Bank holidays

Access to blue light card/ Sodexo Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on high street brands

Retirement savings plan and life insurance

Flexible working and a dynamic team environment

Full training and protective uniform provided

Qualifications

• Experience with espresso machines or willingness to learn barista skills.
• Strong commitment to food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Keep workspace clean and organized.
• Operate coffee machines and maintain equipment.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Friendly attitude

Strong communication skills

Team spirit

Experience with espresso machines

Confidence using a cash register

Job description

Job Description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

Overview

• 37.5 Hours per Week / Any 5 days out of 7 / Shift Times between 06.00 - 20.30
• £10.45 - £12.60 per hour
• Access to blue light card/ Sodexo Benefits
• 20 Days Holiday Per Year Plus Bank holidays
• Location is Royal Stoke Hospital

Job Introduction

Belong to a team. Thrive through service.

As a Barista at Sodexo, you’ll craft exceptional coffee and serve delicious food from our diverse menu—think cakes, sandwiches, wraps, paninis, and toasties. Located at Royal Stoke Hospital, you’ll help create a welcoming environment that eases the stress of hospital visits by offering warm hospitality and friendly, professional conversations with patients, staff, and visitors alike.

What you’ll do:

• Keep your workspace clean, organised, and in line with food safety and hygiene standards
• Operate and maintain coffee machines and related equipment
• Support preparation of retail/ food produce for daily service
• Provide excellent customer service while handling transactions at the till
• Follow Sodexo’s cash-handling policies to ensure security and accuracy
• Maintain allergen safety/ knowledge at all times, ensuring guest safety

What you bring:

• A friendly attitude, strong communication skills, and a great team spirit
• Experience with espresso machines or a willingness to learn barista skills and food prep
• Confidence using a cash register or EPOS system
• A passion for creating a clean, safe, and positive environment
• Able to work effectively as a team

What we offer:

Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to make a difference every day. You’ll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:

• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
• Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
• Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
• Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
• Retirement savings plan and life insurance
• Full training and protective uniform provided.
• Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
• Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
• Competitive pay

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications — so don’t wait!

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.