Barista

Chartwells Independent; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Ireland is hiring a motivated Barista on a full-time basis to craft beverages and deliver great service to customers. You’ll have opportunities to progress within a company that values its people and rewards commitment.

Key responsibilities include drink preparation, cash handling, and maintaining a clean, efficient bar area while upholding food safety and brand standards.

Qualifications

• Previous barista experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer care.
• Ability to work well within a team and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare blended drinks and service high-quality food.
• Keep the bar area clean and organized.
• Process payments (cash and cards).
• Be an enthusiastic team player and communicator.
• Monitor stock of mugs and plates and assist with upkeep.
• Learn brewing methods, blends, and presentation techniques.
• Check equipment and report maintenance needs.
• Represent Compass Group Ireland and maintain brand image.
• Comply with food handling, hygiene, and health and safety standards.

Skills

Barista espresso

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

We're currently recruiting a driven Baristato help us create beautifully crafted drinks for Compass Group Ireland on a full time basis, contracted to 40hours per week, Monday to Friday (daytime).

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/1108/76548001/52818276/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!