Barista Nights, 4 on 4 off

Sodexo; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health app with GP access

Discounts on high street brands

Uniform provided

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Sodexo at Royal Stoke Hospital is seeking a Barista to deliver warm hospitality, craft coffee, and serve a diverse menu to patients, staff and visitors. You’ll work night shifts, maintain high food safety standards, and contribute to a welcoming environment.

You’ll join a supportive team with benefits including training, uniform provided, and access to Sodexo's wellbeing resources while supporting efficient service in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced, customer-facing food or retail service.
• Barista/Costa coffee experience desirable; Level 2 Food Safety preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Well-organised, able to work under pressure and as part of a team.
• Positive, flexible approach and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and handle retail/food produce for daily service, store correctly and rotate stock.
• Deliver excellent customer service, operate the till and upsell products.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and uniform presentation.
• Manage stock levels, promotions, and minimise waste across retail areas.
• Participate in training, appraisals, and additional duties as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Barista experience

Communication

Team player

Time management

Education

Level 2 Food Safety

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• 26.15 Hours a Week / 4 Nights on 4 Nights off / 10pm - 6am
• £10.90 - £13.14 per hour
• Uniform Provided / Access to Blue Light Card / Sodexo Benefits
• 20 Days Holiday a Year + Bank Holidays
• Location is Royal Stoke Hospital

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Job Introduction

Belong to a team. Thrive through service.

As aBarista at Sodexo, you'll craft exceptional coffee and serve delicious food from our diverse menu - think cakes, sandwiches, wraps, paninis, and toasties. Located atRoyal Stoke Hospital, you'll help create a welcoming environment that eases the stress of hospital visits by offering warm hospitality and friendly, professional conversations with patients, staff, and visitors alike.

Join SodexoJoin Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What you'll do:

• Prepare and handle retail/food produce for daily service, ensuring correct storage, stock rotation, allergen safety, and compliance with Sodexo standards
• Deliver excellent customer service, operate and balance the till accurately, and upsell products to drive sales growth
• Maintain high standards of food safety, personal hygiene, uniform presentation, and a safe working environment
• Manage stock levels, promotional activity awareness, and minimise waste or spoilage across all retail areas
• Participate in required training, appraisals, and competency checks, and support management with additional duties as needed

What you bring:

• Previous experience in food preparation and service within a fast-paced, customer-facing food or retail environment
• Barista/Costa coffee experience desirable, with Level 2 Food Safety preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage customers and work with teams at all levels
• Well‑organised, self‑motivated, and able to manage time effectively while working under pressure
• Positive, flexible team player with a willingness to learn and develop in the role

What we offer:

Working at Sodexo isn't just a job - it's a chance to make a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:

• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
• Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
• Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
• Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
• Retirement savings plan and life insurance
• Full training and protective uniform provided.
• Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
• Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
• Competitive pay

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On‑Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer.We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We're a Disability Confident Leader employer.We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.