Barista

**What you'll be doing**:
Help us create the perfect blend

We're currently recruiting a driven Barista to help us create beautifully crafted drinks for Defence on a full time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week. 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.

**More about the role**:
Could you bring your talent to Defence? 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 Defence and maintaining a positive brand image

Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards

Complying with Health & Safety regulations

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
To help with the cost of living crisis throughout this winter, Compass will be providing a free meal or equivalent Subsidy while working

Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more

Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits

Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster

Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands

Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes

You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

Contributory pension scheme

Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

**What we’ll give**:
Barista - WG Cathays Park Coffee Shop

Competitive Salary

35 hours per week

Working Monday to Friday daytime houyrs

overtime available on occasions

**Who you are**:
**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

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

**Job Reference**: com/2607/62575004/52571285/ESS #LI-DNP

Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyones talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength