Barista

Restaurant Associates; Woking; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Restaurant Associates is recruiting a driven Barista for a full-time role (40 hours per week) to craft drinks and deliver first-class service. The position offers opportunities to progress within a company that recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

As a Barista, you will prepare beverages, handle payments, maintain a clean bar area, and work as part of a collaborative team in the UK. Training and development are emphasised across hospitality operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service preferred.
• Hands-on brewing equipment experience.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Preparing drinks and serving high-quality beverages.
• Keeping the bar area clean.
• Processing payments (cash and cards).
• Communicating effectively with the team.
• Maintaining stock of mugs and plates.
• Learning about brewing methods and presentation.
• Checking equipment operation and reporting maintenance.
• Representing Restaurant Associates and upholding brand.
• complying with Food Hygiene standards.
• Adhering to Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Brewing equipment

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

We're currently recruiting a driven Barista to help us create beautifully crafted drinks for Restaurant Associates on a full time basis, contracted to 40 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.

Shift Pattern

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

Here's what you need to know before applying:

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 Restaurant Associates and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Ideal Barista

• 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

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

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!