Job description
Absolute Taste is a leading event catering company for world renowned green field events and performance sports, along with a strong presence in catering venues within retail.
Located on the famous Brooklands site in Weybridge, Mercedes-Benz World is an unforgettable day out, not just for motoring fans but the whole family. With our spectacular Driving Experiences, you can take the Mercedes-AMG GT on the track or go off-road in the Classic G-Class.
Buckle up as there is plenty more to explore. Enjoy fascinating exhibitions, the Silver Arrows display team, ultra-realistic F1 simulator experiences, legendary Mercedes-Benz vehicles, all accompanied by a bite to eat at the Recharge Café or The Bistro.
Come and join this iconic brand which is expanding very quickly and looking for the right people to come and join our teams. In return, we invest in individuals to be the best they can be and help them along their exciting career at Mercedes-Benz.
Absolute Taste are looking for a passionate Barista to join the Absolute Taste Team at our stunning fixed site at Mercedes-Benz World in Brooklands.
We are searching for an engaging Barista who is passionate about food and beverage preparation and education. The Barista will greet customers, answer their questions, take orders and accept payments, and prepare and serve food and drinks. You will also maintain a clean and well-stocked workspace and dining area, update displays, and continuously expand your knowledge of food and beverage quality controls, preparation methods, and presentation.
As a Barista you will:
Welcome customers, informing them about specials or new items, answering questions, and accepting orders and payments.- Preparing coffee and tea, and serving items to customers.
- Clean and restock work/dining areas.
- Running orders from the kitchen to the tables
- Update signage and displays to attract customers.
- Take inventory and replenishing items in display cases, at tables, or behind the counter.
- Adhere to all food safety regulations and quality controls.
- Opportunity to work on some of our events, or in our Bistro.
To succeed as a Barista, you should be committed to providing customers with excellent service. You should be positive, friendly, knowledgeable, and polite.
The Role
The role will be on a casual basis and will cover various shifts.
The shifts will include weekend work and will be on a variable basis but usually between the times of 08.30 and 17.30.
Availability Mon to Sunday is required between 8:30 and 17:30.
There will also be the possibility of working on some of our many varied events, in our Bistro or staff restaurant.
Hourly rate from £9.50 per hour depending on experience
A contribution pension scheme (both employee and employer);
20% discount off all other food and beverages
Meals provided complimentary whilst on shift.
Various internal and external training to ensure we remain industry leading and to assist you with your personal development.
F&B discount for friends & family
Fun & friendly working environment
Free parking
Bus stop outside the site
Changing rooms & showers
25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) per annum*
Contributory Pension Scheme*
Life Insurance Cover*
24/7 telephone health & well-being support & counselling service*
Paid Sick Leave (up to 10 days)*
T&Cs apply to all of the above
Please note the above list is not exhaustive of all duties and responsibilities.