Barista - Costa

Chartwells Independent; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Barista, where you'll craft beautiful drinks and deliver exceptional service. This full-time role offers opportunities for career growth and development within a dynamic team that values individuality and excellence.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Learning and Development Opportunities

Great Perks

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customer service is essential.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment is required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing blended drinks and serving high-quality food.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the bar area.
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Initiative

Timekeeping

Tools

Brewing Equipment

Job description

We're currently recruiting a driven Barista to help us create beautifully crafted drinks for a major High Street brand on a full-time basis, contracted to 37.5 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 have opportunities to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond expectations.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shifts

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
• Checking if brewing equipment operates properly and reporting 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 benefit 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 feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections across around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and enjoy competitive pay, great perks, and unrivaled opportunities for learning and development at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/1205/86086001/52735254/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!