Barista - Costa

Chartwells Independent; Luton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major hospitality company in Luton is recruiting a driven Barista to create beautifully crafted drinks for a high street brand. The Barista will deliver exceptional service, manage the bar area, and comply with food hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have customer service experience and hands-on brewing equipment skills. Competitive pay and career development opportunities are offered, celebrating individuality and rewarding excellence within a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Celebrates individuality

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customer service is a must.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment is essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare blended drinks and serve high-quality food.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bar area.
• Process payments accurately, both cash and credit.
• Represent Costa positively and maintain the brand image.
• Follow food handling and hygiene standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Brewing equipment experience

Timekeeping

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 35 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 pattern will be:

• Mon: Full-time (Days)
• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)
• Fri: Full-time (Days)
• Sat: Full-time (Days)
• Sun: Full-time (Days)

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/1612/41380001/52781355/BU #One Retail

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