Join our team and bring great coffee, great service and genuine hospitality to life.
Are you passionate about coffee, love connecting with people, and take pride in creating an experience that customers remember?
We’re looking for an enthusiastic Full-Time Barista to join our team in King’s Cross, London. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy, customer-focused environment and wants to be part of a team that takes real pride in delivering exceptional hospitality.
What you’ll be doing
As a Barista, you’ll be at the heart of the customer experience. From preparing beautifully crafted coffees to recommending products and getting to know our regular customers, you’ll help make every visit a great one.
Your day-to-day will include:
- Prepare and serve high-quality coffee, speciality beverages and food to consistently high standards.
- Create a warm, welcoming and engaging experience for every customer.
- Build great relationships with regular customers and understand their preferences.
- Use your knowledge and enthusiasm to confidently recommend coffees, food and seasonal products.
- Deliver friendly, professional and efficient service, even during busy periods.
- Support sales by promoting products, offers and new additions to the range.
- Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, presentation and food safety.
- Keep the coffee bar fully stocked, organised and ready for service.
- Operate coffee and other equipment safely and correctly.
- Support stock rotation, deliveries and waste management.
- Process customer transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Work closely with the Retail Supervisor and wider team to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Follow all food safety, health & safety, cash handling and company procedures.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys hospitality and takes pride in making people feel welcome.
You’ll ideally have:
- Previous experience in barista, café, hospitality, retail or customer service.
- Experience working in a busy, customer-facing environment.
- A genuine passion for coffee, food and great hospitality.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- The ability to work calmly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards.
- A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to support your colleagues.
- Confidence speaking with customers and making recommendations.
- Basic food hygiene knowledge, or a willingness to complete the necessary training.
- Speciality coffee experience is desirable, but it’s not essential. What matters most is your attitude, enthusiasm and passion for delivering an excellent customer experience.
The person we’d love to meet
You’re friendly, approachable and naturally enjoy talking to people.
You notice the little things. You care about the quality of every coffee you serve. You’re happy to jump in and help your team when things get busy, and you’re always looking for ways to make a customer’s day that little bit better.
Most importantly, you take pride in what you do and want to be part of a team that delivers great coffee and genuinely memorable hospitality.
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to work in a vibrant King’s Cross environment with a team that values great service, quality and people.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Develop your coffee and hospitality skills.
- Build strong relationships with customers and colleagues.
- Learn about new products, seasonal offers and speciality beverages.
- Grow your experience within a leading hospitality environment.
- Be part of a team where your personality and contribution make a real difference.
Ready to make every coffee count?
If you’re passionate about coffee, love hospitality and want to work somewhere where great service starts with great people, we’d love to hear from you.
About Us
Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.
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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!