Barista - Costa

Chartwells Independent; Chichester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A major food service company in the UK is seeking a driven Barista to craft beautiful drinks on a part-time basis (15 hours/week). Ideal candidates should have customer service experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Join us for competitive pay and great opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare blended drinks and serve high-quality food.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bar area.
• Process payments accurately.
• Learn about brewing methods and food preparation.
• Check brewing equipment for proper operation.

Skills

Communication

Customer service experience

Initiative

Time management

Ability to work under pressure

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 15 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 an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 3 out of 7 days

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 are right for our customers
• Have hands‑on experience with brewing equipment
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional time‑keeping 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/0711/93027001/52774039/BU

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!

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Job Reference: com/0711/93027001/52774039/BU