Barista: Craft Coffee & Customer Experience

Chartwells Independent; Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great training and development

Life assurance

Personal development and training

Wellbeing programme

Social events and leadership contact

Holiday purchase scheme

Discount vouchers

Job summary

CH&CO, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking a driven Barista in Manchester to craft beautifully blended coffees and deliver first-class service. This full-time role (37.5 hours per week) offers opportunities to progress within a people-focused company that values individuality and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

You'll join a supportive team with strong training, life assurance, wellbeing programmes and a range of development opportunities, plus regular social events and employee

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customer service
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships
• Able to work as part of a team and be a reliable colleague
• Capable of working under pressure while maintaining accuracy

Responsibilities

• Prepare drinks and serve high-quality beverages
• Keep the bar area clean and presentable
• Process payments (cash and card) accurately
• Be an enthusiastic team player and effective communicator
• Maintain stock of mugs, plates and other barware
• Learn brewing methods, beverage blends and presentation techniques
• Check brewing equipment and report maintenance needs
• Represent CH&CO and uphold the brand image
• Comply with food handling, hygiene and health & safety standards

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Time management

Brewing equipment

POS systems

Tools

POS systems

Job description

CH&CO, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking a driven Barista in Manchester to craft beautifully blended coffees and deliver first-class service. This full-time role (37.5 hours per week) offers opportunities to progress within a people-focused company that values individuality and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

You'll join a supportive team with strong training, life assurance, wellbeing programmes and a range of development opportunities, plus regular social events and employee