Barista

Craft, Creativity and Community – we are Company of Cooks! These are our values, and they go far beyond corporate waffle. In fact, they set the tone for everything we do. Company of Cooks have been working with some of the UK’s most cherished venues since 1996, delighting customers and clients alike with great food and drinks, brilliant service and an absolute focus on the details that make good restaurants, cafes and bars, great ones. In October 2019 the company was brought into the CH&CO family. The completion of the deal saw Company of Cooks become the group’s go-to operators in heritage and performance venues, art galleries and destinations. We are excited to be recruiting for a Barista based at Aveda.

Location: Aveda
Rate of pay: £13.85 per hour
Shift Pattern: 5 over 6 days (Closed Sunday), 40 hours per week, 8:00-20:00 operation (Part-time available- 16 hours)

Key responsibilities

• Crafting high-quality coffee and other beverages according to company recipes and customer preferences (e.g., espresso, lattes, teas, etc.).
• Ensuring consistent presentation and taste standards for all drinks
• Greeting customers warmly and providing excellent service throughout their experience
• Taking orders accurately, handling special requests, and addressing customer inquiries or complaints professionally
• Keeping the work area, equipment, and seating areas clean and organised
• Monitoring stock levels and restocking supplies as needed (e.g., coffee beans, milk, syrups)
•  Serving alcohol when needed

What's in it for you?

Working with Company of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• Volunteering days
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Company of Cooks officially formed part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd in 2020.

A Honest Approach, A Passionate Team, Quietly Confident