Barista - Costa

OneRetail; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

A major High Street brand is looking for a driven Barista to provide exceptional service and craft beautifully blended drinks. Based in Bournemouth, this part-time position (12 hours per week) offers opportunities for progression within a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in customer service, be an excellent communicator, and have hands-on experience with coffee brewing. Join a well-regarded company that enhances growth and celebrates individuality among its employees.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customer service is a must.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and adhere to Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve perfectly blended drinks and high-quality food.
• Maintain cleanliness in the bar area.
• Process customer payments efficiently.
• Represent the brand positively and maintain a healthy environment.
• Monitor stock of mugs and plates and assist with setup.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service experience

Hands-on experience with brewing equipment

Ability to work under pressure

Strong timekeeping and reliability

Reliability

Timekeeping

Brewing equipment

Tools

POS systems

Job description

We're 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 12 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.

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 Costa 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

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/1501/42976001/52720438/BU #One Retail

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!