Barista
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.80 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 March 2026 |
| Location: | Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 2BA |
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDX/TP/1159297/154456 |
Summary
Location: Kingston Upon Thames - KT1 2BA
Pay Rate: £14.80 per hour + Sodexo rewards and benefits
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday – Friday
Shift Patterns (Must be flexible for all):
- 06:30 – 14:30
- 08:00 – 16:00
- 10:00 – 18:00
Role Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Food Services Assistant / Barista to join our brand-new flagship site in Kingston.
We are seeking a motivated individual who takes pride in delivering exceptional service within a premium hospitality environment. This role offers the chance to be part of a high-profile launch, contributing to a 5-star food and coffee experience from day one.
You will support the day-to-day operation of the Catering Department, maintaining a clean, welcoming environment for customers using the Restaurant, Coffee Bar Café, and Hospitality services, while upholding all Food Safety and Health & Safety standards and delivering an iconic coffee experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain full compliance with Food Safety, Health & Safety, and company procedures.
- Deliver exceptional customer service at all times.
- Deliver an iconic coffee experience, preparing high-quality barista beverages to premium standards.
- Accurately process all transactions using the till system (cash and cashless).
- Ensure stock levels are maintained, rotated, and professionally displayed.
- Keep all service areas clean, tidy, and free from hazards.
- Support hospitality functions and special events as required.
- Maintain a clean and professional uniform in line with policy.
About You
- Previous experience in a similar hospitality, catering, or corporate environment.
- Good understanding and experience of a barista-style service, delivering exceptional service and coffee standards.
- Strong knowledge of Food Safety and Health & Safety practices.
- Passionate about customer service with excellent attention to detail.
- Professional, reliable, and able to work flexibly across all shift patterns.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, premium service environment.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rate of £14.80
- Full-time, stable Monday–Friday working pattern
- Opportunity to be part of an exciting flagship site launch
- Professional development within a global organisation
- The chance to deliver an outstanding food and coffee experience every day
Why Sodexo?:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.
Belong in a company and team that values you for you.
Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.
Thrive in your own way.
We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
- Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
- An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
- Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
- Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
- Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
- Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
- Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
- Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies