Barista - Brighton

Compass Group UK; Brighton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Career Pathways

Digital GP

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness programs

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a driven Barista to craft excellent coffees for university guests on a full-time basis, 40 hours per week. You will deliver first-class service, manage payments, and maintain a welcoming environment while growing your skills within a market-leading hospitality company.

You will join a team that values individuality and rewards dedication, with opportunities to progress across the Compass network and learn advanced beverage techniques.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and hospitality environments.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced team.
• Reliable timekeeping and flexibility for shift patterns.
• Hands-on brewing equipment experience and attention to cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare blended drinks and serve high-quality beverages.
• Keep the bar area clean and well-organised.
• Process payments (cash and card) accurately.
• Be an enthusiastic team player and effective communicator.
• Maintain stock of mugs, cups and plates; manage breaks.
• Learn brewing methods, beverage blends and presentation techniques.
• Check equipment works and report maintenance needs.
• Represent Universities and maintain a positive brand image.
• Follow Food Handling, Hygiene and Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service experience

Team player

Timekeeping

Work under pressure

Brewing equipment experience

Tools

Brewing equipment

Job description

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme


• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes


• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits


• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more


• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more


• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster


• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands


• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes


• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

We're currently recruiting a driven Barista to help us create beautifully crafted drinks for Universities 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.

Here’s what you need to know before applying:

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 Universities 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

About Us

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.

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!