Barista - Costa

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

Job summary

A leading catering service provider is seeking a motivated Barista for a part-time role in Chichester. This position will involve crafting exceptional beverages, delivering excellent customer service, and adhering to hygiene standards. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, previous customer service experience, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. Join us for competitive pay, great perks, and opportunities for growth within one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Opportunities for learning and development

Great employee recognition and rewards

Qualifications

• Brilliant communicator with relationship-building skills.
• Previous experience in customer service is essential.
• Motivated and strives for excellence in every task.
• Takes initiative for customer satisfaction.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment required.
• Able to work effectively under pressure.
• Exceptional timekeeping and reliability are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality blended drinks.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bar area.
• Process customer payments accurately.
• Be an enthusiastic team player.
• Maintain stock of clean mugs and plates.
• Learn and apply brewing methods and food presentation techniques.
• Ensure brewing equipment functionality and report issues.
• Maintain a positive brand image for Costa.
• Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Follow Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service experience

Initiative

Ability to work under pressure

Timekeeping and reliability

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 part time basis, contracted to 30 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.

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!