Barista

Aramark; Galway; Hybride; EUR 15 000 - 21 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Aramark Ireland is seeking a passionate Barista to join our Galway café team. You will craft exceptional coffee beverages and provide outstanding customer service in a busy, welcoming setting.

Responsibilities include operating espresso equipment, steaming milk to create microfoam, taking orders accurately, processing payments, and maintaining a clean workstation. You will work with the team to ensure smooth operations during peak periods and deliver a positive guest experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Barista or in a similar café/hospitality role.
• Proficiency in operating espresso machines and coffee preparation equipment.
• Strong knowledge of coffee extraction techniques, grinding, tamping, and milk steaming.
• Excellent customer service skills with a friendly and approachable demeanor.

Responsabilités

• Operate and maintain espresso machines, grinders, and other café equipment, ensuring they are clean and functioning optimally.
• Steam and froth milk with precision to create consistent, high-quality microfoam for cappuccinos, lattes, and flat whites.
• Provide friendly, efficient customer service, taking orders accurately and responding to customer preferences and requests.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic work station, adhering to food safety and hygiene regulations at all times.
• Process payments using the point-of-sale system and handle cash transactions accurately.
• Work collaboratively with team members to ensure smooth café operations during busy periods.
• Stock and rotate supplies, including coffee beans, milk, syrups, and other ingredients.
• Engage with customers to build rapport, answer questions about our coffee offerings, and make recommendations.

Connaissances

Espresso machine operation

Customer service

Milk steaming

Cash handling

Description du poste

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Barista to join our café team in Galway, Ireland. As a Barista, you will be at the heart of our operation, crafting exceptional coffee beverages and delivering outstanding customer service in a fast-paced, welcoming environment. The successful candidate will combine technical expertise with genuine warmth, ensuring every customer leaves with a smile and a perfectly prepared drink.

• Operate and maintain espresso machines, grinders, and other café equipment, ensuring they are clean and functioning optimally
  Steam and froth milk with precision to create consistent, high-quality microfoam for cappuccinos, lattes, and flat whites
  Provide friendly, efficient customer service, taking orders accurately and responding to customer preferences and requests
• Maintain a clean and hygienic work station, adhering to food safety and hygiene regulations at all times
  Process payments using the point-of-sale system and handle cash transactions accurately
• Work collaboratively with team members to ensure smooth café operations during busy periods
  Stock and rotate supplies, including coffee beans, milk, syrups, and other ingredients
  Engage with customers to build rapport, answer questions about our coffee offerings, and make recommendations
  Contribute to a positive team atmosphere and support colleagues in delivering excellent service

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Barista or in a similar café/hospitality role
  Proficiency in operating espresso machines and coffee preparation equipment
  Strong knowledge of coffee extraction techniques, grinding, tamping, and milk steaming
  Excellent customer service skills with a friendly and approachable demeanour
• Ability to multitask efficiently in a busy environment whilst maintaining attention to detail
  Sound understanding of food hygiene and health and safety regulations
  Competence with point-of-sale systems and cash handling
  Strong communication and people skills
  Ability to work flexibly, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends
• Barista certification or formal training in coffee preparation (desirable)
  Experience creating latte art and decorative beverage designs (desirable)
  Knowledge of different coffee origins, roasts, and flavour profiles (desirable)
  Ability to work as part of a collaborative team and contribute positively to the workplace culture

Additional Information

About Aramark

Aramark Ireland is a leader in food, facilities, and workplace services, supporting clients across healthcare, education, business, and the public sector. With over 40 years in Ireland and more than 8,000 colleagues across Ireland and Northern Ireland, we are committed to service excellence, innovation, sustainability, and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, colleagues, and communities.

Aramark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all candidates.