Catering Assistant

Compass Group PLC; Waterlooville; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Learning and development

Job summary

Compass Group PLC is seeking a motivated Barista for a part-time role (25 hours per week) across venues in the UK. You will craft beverages, deliver friendly service, handle payments, and help maintain a clean, welcoming environment for customers.

This role offers opportunities for progression within a large, people-focused organisation that values individuality and development. Shift patterns are variable, and you will be part of a team delivering high standards of customer experience.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• Able to handle payments and operate cash/card processing.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing drinks and serving high-quality food to customers.
• Keeping the bar area clean and tidy.
• Receiving and processing payments (cash and card).
• Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator.
• Maintaining stock of mugs, plates and supplies.
• Learning brewing methods and beverage presentation techniques.
• Checking brewing equipment and reporting maintenance needs.
• Representing a major High Street brand and maintaining a positive image.
• Adhering to Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Team player

Time management

Tools

POS system

Cash handling

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 25 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/2710/45044001/52842431/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!

• Job Reference com/2710/45044001/52842431/BU
• Contract Type Part Time
• Closing Date 27 November, 2026
• Job Category Customer service / Frontline