Barista - Slough

One Retail Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Learning and development

Job summary

Costa, operated by Compass Group UK&I, is hiring a Barista on a part-time basis (24 hours per week) in Slough. You will craft beverages, serve food, and ensure an exceptional customer experience in a high-street setting.

Join a leading hospitality group offering opportunities for progression, a supportive team, and a dynamic work environment. Strong communication and customer service experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience required.
• Be a brilliant communicator with excellent people skills.
• Team player who can work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drinks and serve food to high standards.
• Keep the bar area clean and well-organised.
• Handle payments (cash and cards) efficiently.
• Maintain stock of mugs and plates and restock as needed.
• Learn about brewing methods and beverage and food presentation.
• Check brewing equipment and report maintenance needs.
• Represent Costa and maintain a positive brand image.
• Adhere to Food Handling, Hygiene and Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Customer service experience

Team player

Excellent communicator

Brewing equipment handling

Under pressure

Reliability

Job description

• 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)
• Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator
• Maintaining stock of clean mugs and plates
• Learning about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation and presentation techniques
• Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs
• Representing Costa and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations
  We're currently recruiting a driven Barista to help us create beautifully crafted drinks for a major High Street brand on a part time basis, contracted to 24 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., Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Have previous experience in customer service
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Have Hands-on experience with brewing equipment
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
  As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.
• Job Reference: com/0510/44187001/52817168/BU #One Retail Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!