Barista - Costa

Compass Group UK; Chichester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Learning and development

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Compass Group UK is hiring a part-time Barista to craft beverages and deliver excellent service in a high-street brand environment. Working 15 hours per week, you'll learn about brewing methods, operate payments, maintain a tidy bar area, and represent Costa with a positive brand image.

Training and progression opportunities are available in a company that values individuality and rewards performance. Join around 6,000 venues and benefit from competitive pay, perks, and extensive learning and

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable and punctual

Responsibilities

• Prepare beverages and serve high-quality food to customers
• Keep the bar area clean and stocked
• Process payments (cash and card)
• Communicate effectively with the team
• Maintain stock of mugs and plates
• Learn brewing methods and presentation techniques
• Check equipment and report maintenance needs
• Represent Costa and uphold brand image
• Follow Food Hygiene and Health & Safety rules

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Brewing equipment

Time management

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 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: 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
• 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/0508/93027001/52774039/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!