Barista - Costa

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a driven Barista for a major High Street brand (Costa) on a part-time basis (24 hours per week).

You will craft drinks, deliver first-class service, keep the area clean, handle payments, and support the team while learning brewing methods and presentation techniques.

Join a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and offers clear progression and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on brewing equipment experience.
• Reliable and punctual with strong timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drinks and serve high-quality beverages.
• Keep the bar area clean and tidy.
• Process cash and card payments.
• Communicate effectively as part of a team.
• Maintain stock of mugs, plates and supplies.
• Learn brewing methods and beverage blends.
• Check brewing equipment operation and report issues.
• Represent Costa with a positive brand image.
• Adhere to Food Handling and Hygiene standards.
• Follow Health and Safety regulations.
• Support shifts with flexible patterns.
• Provide excellent customer service to guests.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Customer service experience

Work under pressure

Initiative

Brewing equipment knowledge

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 24 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/2209/44187001/52817165/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!