Barista - Flexible shift options available (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food service company as a Barista in Edinburgh. We’re looking for energetic individuals with excellent customer service skills and a passion for coffee. Enjoy flexible shifts and a comprehensive benefits package while creating a warm atmosphere for customers.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Access to a Digital GP

Travel discounts

Food shopping discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a barista or in a café.
• A passion for excellent coffee and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Making high-quality coffees and hot drinks to order.
• Providing friendly, professional service with a smile.
• Engaging with customers to enhance their experience.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

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Client:

Compass Group

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

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Job Description:

Barista

£13.50 per hour

We’re looking for our barista team to help cover full service hours from 8am to 4pm — whether you're seeking part-time, full-time, or flexible shifts, we’d love to hear from you!

Free bus service for staff on the 21 or 460

We’re seeking energetic individuals with excellent customer service skills and a passion for coffee! If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and can make a perfect flat white, we want to hear from you.

As part of our contract catering team, you’ll serve more than just great coffee — you’ll help create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for everyone who walks in.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Making high-quality coffees and hot drinks to order
• Providing friendly, professional service with a smile
• Supporting light food prep, restocking, and maintaining tidiness in the café
• Engaging with customers to enhance their experience
• Adhering to health, safety, and food hygiene standards at all times

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience as a barista or in a café (training available for the right candidate)
• A passion for excellent coffee and customer service
• Reliability, confidence, and ability to work well in a team
• A calm, positive attitude, even during busy times
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings and lunchtimes

About Us

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development programs like Career Pathways and MyLearning
• Access to a Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits for you and your family
• Travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and others
• Food shopping discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Wow Points for savings on various brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• Sharing discounts and offers with friends and family

If you’re ready to join some of the best in the food service industry, explore our live vacancies today.

As part of Compass Group UK&I, you’ll help feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections across approximately 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with industry leader, with competitive pay, great perks, and extensive learning opportunities.

At Compass Group UK&I, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We embrace talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities, ensuring all colleagues feel valued and can reach their full potential.