Barista

OneRetail; Watford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A major High Street brand is seeking a driven Barista in Watford. Responsibilities include crafting drinks, serving quality food, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have customer service experience and strong communication skills. This part-time role offers opportunities for career growth and competitive pay in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Opportunities for learning and development

Great perks

Qualifications

• Ability to build relationships easily.
• Strive for excellence in a motivated manner.
• Make decisions that are right for customers.

Responsibilities

• Preparing blended drinks and serving food.
• Keeping the bar area clean.
• Processing payments.
• Being an enthusiastic team player.
• Maintaining stock of mugs and plates.
• Learning about brewing methods and presentation techniques.
• Ensuring brewing equipment operates properly.
• Representing a major brand and maintaining brand image.
• Complying with hygiene standards.
• Following health and safety regulations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service experience

Ability to work under pressure

Hands-on experience with brewing equipment

Timekeeping

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting a driven Barista to help us create beautifully crafted drinks for a major High Street brand on a part time basis, contracted to 22.5 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.

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 a major High Street brand and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Ideal candidate

• 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.

Job Reference: com/0109/42965001/52760318/BU #One Retail

Equal opportunities

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!