Barista
Contract: Banking
Location: London, EC2Y 9AJ
Hours of work: 40
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 15:30
Contract Type: Permanent
Hourly Rate: £15.08
Do you have a passion for coffee? Do you enjoy providing an excellent customer experience?
We are seeking a personable and reliable Barista/General Assistant to join our front-of-house team in a professional corporate catering setting.
This dual-role position combines high-quality coffee service with general food service in one of our front-of-house environments, ensuring an exceptional experience for all clients and guests.
We are looking for someone who plays a key role in delivering efficient, friendly service across coffee stations, restaurants, and occasional hospitality areas, while also supporting general catering duties as required throughout the day.
The Role
- Prepare and serve a range of hot and cold beverages to a high standard using barista equipment and maintaining strong product knowledge
- Deliver warm, professional customer service, building rapport with regular clients and creating a welcoming atmosphere
- Support the setup, service, and clear-down of meetings and events, ensuring rooms are clean, presentable, and fully stocked
- Assist with the presentation and service of food in grab-and-go or buffet formats in line with portion control standards
- Adhere to food safety and hygiene guidelines at all times during service and preparation
- Carry out general cleaning tasks to maintain a safe and tidy front-of-house environment
- Restock service areas and assist with basic food preparation as required
- Work closely with chefs, supervisors, and colleagues to ensure smooth and efficient service delivery throughout the day
About You
- Experience working in a customer-focused environment
- Excellent at delivering outstanding service
- Friendly, approachable, and professional
- Able to adapt and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a team
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger, #aplacetobeyou,
#facilitiesmanagement
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team.
To find out more about what we do - https://www.uk.issworld.com/
Work Location: In person