Barista / Bartender - Manchester Airport

Barista /Bartender at Manchester Airport Terminal 1, A. Start of shift:

• Set the service areas, ensure the condiments, glasses, cups etc are neatly arranged.
• Ensure all beverages are displayed according to specification.
• Ensure the coffee machine is ready to use.
• Load service counters as and when directed and to ensure sufficient supplies throughout the service period.
• Ensure that the lounge seating area is clean, sofa chairs and tables are arranged as per the lounge plan.
B. During the shift, and after Lounge operating hours:
• Maintain the presentation and cleanliness of the dining, bar and buffet areas at all times.
• Clear the table areas, and ensuring that all of the used crockery and cutlery and glasses are cleared from the dining area and brought to the dishwashing area.
• Provide an efficient and friendly service to lounge customers, ensuring that all their needs are met.
• Build rapport and interact with customers.
• Report any customer feedback (complaints and compliments) and take some remedial action, if possible.
• Liaise with, and assist chef on duty and Emirates lounge team, as required.
• Maintain lounge cleanliness during lounge operating hours.
• Empty waste bins, as necessary. Wipe clean and or replace bin liners.
• Handle coffee machine cleaning process after the lounge closes.
• Wipe all tables, cupboards, desks and other furniture free from finger/food/ beverage stains.
• Vacuum the carpets to remove all obvious soil, dirt and crumbs.(where applicable)
• Sweep and mop the tiled areas.(where applicable)
• Adhere to any reasonable request from managers and supervisors whilst on shift
• To ensure the bars are set up to the company's high standard and agreed specification.
Completion of temperature records, cleaning schedules. Reporting any discrepancies to your line Manager.
• Assisting the Management with stock take as and when required.
• Ensuring all products stored / displayed are date coded, Stock rotated & labelled correctly. Using the shelf life rule.
• Comply with all legal & company Procedures relating to food safety, hygiene, health & safety & personal hygiene
  
  Essential
• Barista and Bartending experience is essential
• Barista Trained
• Highly motivated
• Attention to detail
• Able to work on own initiative within a team environment
Desirable
• Lounge experience
• Airport Experience
  
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Package Description
• Rate of Pay : 13.90 per hour
• MUST be able to provide 5 years of working history in UK & UK address history
• The role will be made permanent upon gaining references for full pass.
• Start date 5th May 2026