Barista
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Position Overview & Specifications
£12.54 per hour
UCL - University College London ; Gower StreetAt Gather & Gather, we are known as one of the UK & Irelands most distinctive workplace catering experts, we are passionate about great food and great coffee and putting our employees and customers at the heart of everything that we do. We are currently recruiting for a Barista at UCL.
Location: UCL
Rate of pay: £12.54 per hour
Working pattern: 5 out of 7; 20 hours a week; 25 worked week (Equated pay for 34 week)
Key responsibilities
- Prepare and serve all beverages in a timely manner and to the CH&CO standard.
- To prepare service counters as required for service in line with CH&CO standards and to ensure the availability of product during all service periods.
- To ensure that service counters and dining areas display appropriate merchandising under the guidance of the General Manager/ Chef Manager and ensure that all products are correctly priced, labelled and in date.
- Serve all food to the highest standard and in line with the CH&CO style using the correct tools and presentation techniques.
- Assist in the preparation of tables and to ensure all cutlery and glassware is polished.
- To assist with any food preparation in kitchen to the CH&CO standard as required.
- Keep the service areas clean, tidy and presentable in line with the CH&CO standards.
- Clean and wash up equipment, kitchen and service areas as necessary to comply with cleaning schedules.
- Where necessary to clean and replenish vending machines with change and product and deal with minor vending issues and report any vending problems that cannot be resolved to the Catering / Chef Manager.
What's in it for you?
Working with Gather & Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities to keep you content.
- Personal Development and Training opportunities
- Life assurance scheme
- Pension scheme
- Competitive holiday allowance
- Private medical eligibility
- Eye care
- A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
- Family friendly support
- Regular social events and communication with our leaders
- A holiday purchase scheme
- Volunteering days
- Professional subscriptions
- Recognition schemes and people awards
- Long service awards
- Access to some great high street discount vouchers
- Cycle to work scheme
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Catering & Food Service Contractors
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Barista roles across Gather & Gather UK's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Catering & Food Service Contractors.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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