Catering Assistant

One Retail Group; Newport; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

One Retail Group is hiring a Barista in Newport on a part-time basis (16 hours per week). You will prepare beverages, maintain a clean bar, and deliver excellent customer service while processing payments and supporting the team.

Opportunities for progression and development are highlighted within a dynamic, customer-focused environment. Join a leading High Street brand where enthusiasm, reliability, and hands-on brewing experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service is essential.
• Strong communication and rapport-building skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and maintain reliability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drinks and serve high-quality beverages.
• Keep the bar area clean and stocked.
• Process payments (cash and card) accurately.
• Collaborate with the team and communicate effectively.
• Assist with beverage and food preparation as needed.
• Learn brewing methods and equipment operation.
• Report any equipment maintenance needs promptly.
• Represent the brand and maintain a positive image.

Skills

Great communication

Customer service

Excellence mindset

Initiative

Brewing equipment experience

Under pressure

Timekeeping reliability

Job description

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 16 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.

Here’s an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shifts

Here’s What You Need To Know Before Applying

Your key responsibilities will include:

• 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 a major High Street brand and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our Ideal Barista Will

• 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/2409/45048001/52828320/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!