Barista

Sodexo France; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent catering company in the UK is seeking a passionate Barista to enhance customer experiences. The role involves preparing and serving food and drinks to high standards while ensuring cleanliness and safety in the café. The ideal candidate has Barista training, strong communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team. This position offers various employee benefits, including mental health support, virtual GP access, and financial advice programs.

Benefits

Mental health & wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP

Discounts for you & family

Financial tools & retirement plan

Cycle to Work

Paid volunteering day

Qualifications

• Fully trained to Barista standard with a strong understanding of brand expectations.
• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with others.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, serve, and present food and beverages to standards.
• Maintain high levels of hygiene and safety in the café.
• Support daily café operations including stock replenishment and cash handling.
• Communicate effectively with team members and customers.
• Complete daily cleaning schedules and safety checks.

Skills

Customer service

Barista skills

Communication

Job description

• 31 hours per week
• £12.60 per hour
• Monday to Friday
  • Monday 7:30am till 3:30pm
  • Tuesday 7:30am till 2:30pm
  • Wednesday 10:00am till 3:00pm
  • Thursday 8:00am till 2:30pm
  • Friday 9;00am till 3:00pm

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Job Introduction

Bring your passion for great coffee and outstanding customer service to Sodexo as a Barista, where you’ll help create a welcoming and energising experience for everyone we serve. In addition to crafting quality beverages and delivering friendly, attentive service, you’ll also provide valuable operational support in the preparation, cooking, and serving of food to ensure our café runs smoothly. If you love working with people, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in making someone’s day a little brighter—one cup and one plate at a time—this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, cook, serve, and present food and beverages to brand and company standards while maintaining high levels of hygiene and safety.
• Produce and serve all hot and cold drinks to brand recipes, ensuring coffee quality, equipment care, and consistent delivery of exceptional customer service.
• Support daily café operations including stock replenishment, cash handling, till operation, opening/closing procedures, and accepting deliveries.
• Maintain clean, safe, and compliant working and customer areas by completing daily cleaning schedules, safety checks, audits, and reporting any equipment defects.
• Work collaboratively across the team by communicating effectively, supporting colleagues, attending training, and providing operational cover for Barista and FSA duties as needed.

What We’re Looking For:

• Fully trained to Barista standard with a strong understanding of brand expectations and quality requirements.
• Confident in basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Excellent communication skills, enabling effective interaction with customers, clients, and colleagues.
• Able to work well both independently and as part of a team, using initiative when required.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to duties and changing operational needs.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Mental health & wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you & family
• Financial tools & retirement plan
• Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day

Excited to grow with a team that values you? Don’t wait—apply today, and let’s build something amazing together.