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Barista - Asda

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail
  • Southampton

AI generated summary

  • You should have customer service experience, strong communication skills, initiative, hands-on brewing knowledge, reliability, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining hygiene standards.
  • You will prepare drinks and food, maintain cleanliness, process payments, ensure stock, learn brewing methods, check equipment, and comply with hygiene and safety standards while supporting the team.

Requirements

  • 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 Asda 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

Responsibilities

  • 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 Asda and maintaining a positive brand image
  • Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
  • Complying with Health & Safety regulations

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Barista position?

The Barista position is contracted for 10 hours per week on a part-time basis.

What responsibilities will I have as a Barista?

As a Barista, your responsibilities will include preparing blended drinks, serving high-quality food, keeping the bar area clean, processing payments, maintaining stock, learning about beverage preparation, checking brewing equipment, and complying with food handling and hygiene standards.

Is previous experience required to apply for the Barista role?

Yes, previous experience in customer service and hands-on experience with brewing equipment is preferred.

What qualities are you looking for in the ideal Barista?

The ideal Barista should be a brilliant communicator, take initiative, strive for excellence, work well under pressure, and demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability.

Will I have opportunities for career progression within the company?

Yes, the company invests in its people and provides opportunities for progression within the organization.

What kind of training will I receive as a Barista?

You will have the opportunity to learn about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation, and presentation techniques.

How does the company value diversity in the workplace?

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects and celebrates the unique talents and backgrounds of all team members, ensuring equal opportunities for all.

Are there additional benefits to working with Compass Group?

Yes, Compass Group offers competitive pay, great perks, and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development.

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1941
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We’re thousands of talented people bringing you all of the great tasting food, memorable experiences and vital support services that can transform every day into a great day. All of the little things that make the world of difference and boost the wellbeing of millions. From outstanding restaurant experiences, enhancing sporting events and feeding thousands of school children, patients, workers and military personnel, to delivering warm welcomes, clean buildings and safe environments. We’re here to inspire, protect, nourish and energise. To brighten your day. We are people-powered. You don’t become No. 1 by accident. It takes hard work from a capable team. And in an industry built on people, you want the best of the best. You want to be people powered. We’re proud to attract the industry’s top talent because we invest in our people, recognise great work when we see it and provide plenty of opportunities for career growth. It makes the world of difference. Because when people are happy and satisfied it shines through. They go the extra mile, creating new ways to brighten every day for our clients and their customers.