Barista / Bartender

Sodexo Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo Live! in Manchester is seeking a Barista/Bartender to join our Emirates lounge team. The role covers early and late shifts, setting up service areas, and delivering warm, attentive service to guests.

Barista training and airport experience are essential. You will help maintain lounge cleanliness, assist with the coffee machine, and contribute to delivering memorable guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Barista trained with experience is essential.
• Able to work autonomously within a team.
• Airport experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set service areas and display beverages to specification.
• Maintain lounge presentation and cleanliness throughout shifts.
• Provide efficient, friendly service and build rapport with lounge guests.
• Coordinate with chefs and Emirates lounge team as required.
• Assist with stock checks and date coding.

Skills

Barista

Bartending

Airport experience

Teamwork

Motivated

Job description

We’re experience makers.

And relationship builders

Most people only dream of being at the most exclusive places or out-of-this world events. At Sodexo Live! you don’t dream it, you live it every day. Here you’ll grow your skills at the most celebrated events and venues alongside a team of hospitality professionals that work, celebrate, and make memories together.

Be part of something

greater.

We value diversity, equality, and inclusion.

Come on in – the door’s open! As a global company, our market is the world – therefore it’s only right that our teams reflect all the incredible diversity it has to offer.

Package Description

Rate of Pay :

£14.32 per hour

Shift Pattern: Early (4:30am - 1:30pm) and lates (1.15pm-21.30pm)

Main Responsibilities

A. Start of shift:

• Set the service areas, ensure the condiments, glasses, cups etc are neatly arranged.
• Ensure all beverages are displayed according to specification.
• Ensure the coffee machine is ready to use.
• Load service counters as and when directed and to ensure sufficient supplies throughout the service period.
• Ensure that the lounge seating area is clean, sofa chairs and tables are arranged as per the lounge plan.

B. During the shift, and after Lounge operating hours:

• Maintain the presentation and cleanliness of the dining, bar and buffet areas at all times.
• Clear the table areas, and ensuring that all of the used crockery and cutlery and glasses are cleared from the dining area and brought to the dishwashing area.
• Provide an efficient and friendly service to lounge customers, ensuring that all their needs are met.
• Build rapport and interact with customers.
• Report any customer feedback (complaints and compliments) and take some remedial action, if possible.
• Liaise with, and assist chef on duty and Emirates lounge team, as required.
• Empty waste bins, as necessary. Wipe clean and or replace bin liners.
• Handle coffee machine cleaning process after the lounge closes.
• Wipe all tables, cupboards, desks and other furniture free from finger/food/ beverage stains.
• Vacuum the carpets to remove all obvious soil, dirt and crumbs.(where applicable)
• Sweep and mop the tiled areas.(where applicable)
• Adhere to any reasonable request from managers and supervisors whilst on shift
• To ensure the bars are set up to the company’s high standard and agreed specification.

Completion of temperature records, cleaning schedules. Reporting any discrepancies to your line Manager.

• Assisting the Management with stock take as and when required.
• Ensuring all products stored / displayed are date coded, Stock rotated & labelled correctly. Using the shelf life rule.
• Comply with all legal & company Procedures relating to food safety, hygiene, health & safety & personal hygiene

The Ideal Candidate

Barista and Bartending experience is essential

• Barista Trained
• Highly motivated
• Able to work on own initiative within a team environment
• Airport Experience

About The Company

Sodexo Live!

And go-getters, fanatic foodies, and community pillars.

At

Sodexo Live!build a career where ‘everyday’ is anything but normal. Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring personality, your background, and your desire for delighting others. In return we’ll give you all you need to thrive.

We

Belong to a team that feels like family,

ACT with purpose and be inclusive,

Thrive in our career, while able to

Be Live in the moment creating exceptional memories.

After giving it all, you’ll return home knowing that you’ve played your part in creating a truly unforgettable moment.

Be part of something greater

Why choose Sodexo Live! –

At Sodexo Live! we believe in making every moment count, for the guests we serve and for our team members. We take pride in crafting exceptional events at the most prestigious venues on the planet, making every event a positive story worth telling. Whether at high-profile sports venues, cultural destinations, corporate events or once-in-a-lifetime social functions, you won’t just craft the moment… you’ll be immersed in the action. As part of the Sodexo Live! team, you belong to something greater. You bring people together and make a real impact in local communities through the power of shared experiences. You have the opportunity to gain the skills to thrive for a long-term career with a team that is inclusive and always ready to embrace the moment.

Sodexo Live! is part of Sodexo which provides catering, facilities management, employee benefits and personal home services to 100 million consumers daily in 56 countries. At Sodexo we believe in the difference a day makes. That’s why we are proud to focus on people’s essential needs: we see them as key to improve the quality of life. We know that by focusing on the tangible, the real, the concrete improvements, day after day, for millions of people, we have a big impact not only on individuals but also on society and the planet. We believe it all starts with the everyday.