Barista

Chartwells Independent; Dublin; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Ireland is hiring a Barista to deliver beautifully crafted drinks and excellent service. This full-time role (37.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday) offers opportunities to progress within a people-focused company.

You will learn brewing methods, ensure cleanliness, handle payments, and contribute to a positive brand image while complying with safety and hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Previous customer service experience.
• Ability to work under pressure with initiative.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment.
• Reliable with strong timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Prepare beverages and serve high-quality food.
• Keep the bar area clean.
• Receive and process payments.
• Be an enthusiastic team player and communicator.
• Maintain stock of mugs and plates.
• Learn brewing methods and beverage presentation.
• Check equipment maintenance needs.
• Represent Compass Group Ireland and uphold brand image.
• Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Comply with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service experience

Brewing equipment experience

Team player

Time management

Tools

Brewing equipment

Job description

We're currently recruiting a driven Baristato help us create beautifully crafted drinks for Compass Group Ireland on a fulltime basis, contracted to 37.5hours per week, Monday to Friday.

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 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 Compass Group Ireland 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

At Compass Ireland, our people are our business. When you join the Compass Group you will be joining a supportive network of incredible individuals, each united by their passion for going the extra mile for the organisations we partner with. We are building a team who care about providing a great customer experience and want to grow and develop as we do. We are dedicated to investing in every colleague joining us and pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all our colleagues. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

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Job Reference: com/1709/44835001/52834091/ROI #Republic of Ireland

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!