Barista & Deli Assistant

Compass Group Ireland; Ireland; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Ireland is seeking a Barista & Deli Assistant to prepare drinks and deli items while delivering excellent customer service. This full-time role (37.5 hours/week) requires good communication skills, a positive attitude, and experience in customer service or catering preferred. Join a supportive team dedicated to providing great experiences in a vibrant work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or catering is preferred.
• Confidence in using brewing equipment.
• Good spoken English skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drinks and serve high-quality food.
• Maintain cleanliness and stock at bar and deli counters.
• Serve customers efficiently and handle payments.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Time management

Positive attitude

Job description

We’re currently recruiting a driven Barista & Deli Assistant to join our team with Compass Group Ireland. This is a dual role, giving you the opportunity to craft beautifully made drinks while also preparing and serving a range of fresh deli items — all while delivering first-class service for our customers. This is a full time role, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.

You’ll be part of a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Could you bring your spark to Compass Group Ireland? Here's what you need to know before applying:

As a Barista & Deli Assistant, your role will include:

• Preparing perfectly blended drinks and serving high-quality food that delights our customers.
• Preparing and presenting hot and cold deli items, sandwiches, salads, and snacks.
• Setting up and maintaining the bar and deli counters, ensuring they are clean, well-stocked, and visually appealing.
• Serving customers efficiently and with a friendly, professional manner.
• Handling payments (cash and card) accurately.
• Maintaining stock of clean mugs, plates, and deli supplies.
• Learning about brewing methods, beverage blends, and food preparation/presentation techniques.
• Checking brewing equipment operates properly and reporting any maintenance needs.
• Following food hygiene, allergen, Health & Safety, and hygiene guidelines.
• Assisting colleagues as required to ensure smooth running of the operation.

About You:

Our ideal Barista & Deli Assistant will:

• Be a brilliant communicator and build positive relationships easily.
• Have a positive “can do” attitude and willingness to learn.
• Demonstrate good people skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Have previous experience in customer service, deli, or catering (preferred but not essential).
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner.
• Be confident in using brewing equipment and working under pressure.
• Show exceptional timekeeping and reliability.
• Have a good level of spoken English.

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.