Barista: Craft Coffee, Service Excellence & Growth

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Newbury; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Compass Group UK & Ireland is seeking a Barista to craft drinks at a major High Street brand on a part-time basis (16 hours per week). You will deliver first-class service, learn brewing methods, and support food service in a fast-paced environment across 6,000 venues.

Join a company that invests in its people, recognises performance, and offers progression and development opportunities while delivering consistent, great customer experiences in the hospitality sector.

Qualifications

• Brilliant communicator with strong relationship-building skills.
• Experience in customer service.
• Ability to take initiative and make decisions for customers.
• Ability to work under pressure and stay focused.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment.
• Demonstrates reliable timekeeping and dependability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare perfectly blended drinks and serve high-quality food.
• Keep the bar area clean.
• Process payments (cash and cards).
• Be an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator.
• Maintain stock of clean mugs and plates.
• Learn about brewing methods, beverage blends, food prep and presentation techniques.
• Check brewing equipment operates properly and report maintenance needs.
• Represent a major High Street brand and maintain a positive brand image.
• Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards and Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Initiative

Work under pressure

Timekeeping

Brewing equipment

Tools

Brewing equipment

Job description

Compass Group UK & Ireland is seeking a Barista to craft drinks at a major High Street brand on a part-time basis (16 hours per week). You will deliver first-class service, learn brewing methods, and support food service in a fast-paced environment across 6,000 venues.

Join a company that invests in its people, recognises performance, and offers progression and development opportunities while delivering consistent, great customer experiences in the hospitality sector.