Barista & Deli Assistant
We're recruiting a driven Barista & Deli Assistant to join our team with Compass Group Ireland. This dual role gives 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 daytime.
Role
As a Barista & Deli Assistant you will blend excellent beverages and serve high‑quality food, prepare and present hot and cold deli items, maintain the bar and deli counters, serve customers efficiently, handle payments accurately, maintain stock, learn brewing methods, check equipment, follow hygiene and safety guidelines and support colleagues as required.
Responsibilities
* Prepare perfectly blended drinks and serve high‑quality food that delights our customers.
* Prepare and present hot and cold deli items, sandwiches, salads and snacks.
* Set up and maintain the bar and deli counters, ensuring they are clean, well‑stocked, and visually appealing.
* Serve customers efficiently and with a friendly, professional manner.
* Handle payments (cash and card) accurately.
* Maintain stock of clean mugs, plates and deli supplies.
* Learn about brewing methods, beverage blends, and food preparation/presentation techniques.
* Check brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs.
* Follow food hygiene, allergen, Health & Safety, and hygiene guidelines.
* Assist colleagues as required to ensure smooth running of the operation.
Qualifications
* Brilliant communicator and build positive relationships easily.
* Positive "can do" attitude and willingness to learn.
* Demonstrate good people skills and the ability to work well in a team.
* Previous experience in customer service, deli or catering (preferred but not essential).
* Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner.
* Confident in using brewing equipment and working under pressure.
* Exceptional timekeeping and reliability.
* Good level of spoken English.
Equal Opportunity
Compass Group Ireland is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all our colleagues. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
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