Barista - Oxford

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Oxford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in Oxford is seeking a motivated Barista to create beautifully crafted drinks. This full-time position involves preparing high-quality beverages, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring an excellent customer experience. You will be part of a supportive team culture with opportunities for career development. Previous customer service experience and strong communication skills are essential for success in this role. This position includes a variety of benefits aimed at enhancing employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme access

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator.
• Previous experience in customer service is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Preparing blended drinks and serving high-quality food.
• Maintaining stock of clean mugs and plates.
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.

Skills

Enthusiastic team player

Excellent communication

Customer service experience

Hands-on experience with brewing equipment

Ability to work under pressure

Exceptional timekeeping

Job description

Job Overview

We're currently recruiting a driven Barista to help us create beautifully crafted drinks for CH&CO on a full‑time basis, contracted to 35 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.

Responsibilities

• 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)
• Maintaining stock of clean mugs and plates
• Checking if brewing equipment operates properly and reporting any maintenance needs
• Representing CH&CO and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations
• Taking initiative and making decisions that are right for our customers

Qualifications

• Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator
• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Previous experience in customer service
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
• Hands‑on experience with brewing equipment
• Ability to work under pressure
• Exceptional timekeeping and reliability

Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities:

Benefits

• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities – we are passionate about our growing team
• A great wellbeing strategy, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Shift Patterns

5 out of 7 days