Barista - Costa

One Retail; Poole; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a motivated Barista to craft drinks for a major High Street brand. This part-time role offers 10 hours per week with opportunities for growth. Join a team that values individuality and rewards excellence.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Learning and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Preparing blended drinks and serving high-quality food.
• Maintaining stock of clean mugs and plates.
• 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 part-time basis, contracted to 10 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.

Shift Patterns

Variable shifts

Key Responsibilities

1. Preparing perfectly blended drinks and serving high-quality food that delights our customers
2. Keeping the bar area clean
3. Receiving and processing payments (cash and credit cards)
4. Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator
5. Maintaining stock of clean mugs and plates
6. Learning about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation, and presentation techniques
7. Checking if brewing equipment operates properly and reporting any maintenance needs
8. Representing Costa and maintaining a positive brand image
9. Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
10. Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Ideal Candidate

1. Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships
2. Previous experience in customer service
3. Motivated and eager to achieve excellence
4. Ability to take initiative and make customer-focused decisions
5. Hands-on experience with brewing equipment
6. Ability to work under pressure
7. Reliable with exceptional timekeeping

Join us at Compass to help feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections across approximately 6,000 venues. Enjoy competitive pay, great perks, and unrivalled learning and development opportunities at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/1305/91531001/52738672/BU #One Retail

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