Barista - Zero Hours

Department: Facilities and Estates

Location: Greenford (On-site)

About Us:  GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds, and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK’s leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate, and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare, and more.

Our Vision:  Changing lives through education.

What We Do:  Be the Friendly Face of Our Greenford Campus! We’re looking for an enthusiastic and customer-focused Barista to join our front-of-house team at our Greenford Campus. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves coffee, enjoys connecting with people, and takes pride in delivering excellent service.

As a key member of the team, you’ll create high-quality drinks, provide a warm and welcoming experience for staff, students, and visitors, and help maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety. Whether it’s a busy morning rush or a quieter afternoon, you’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring energy and positivity to every shift.

Salary: £12,69 Per Hour

WORKING PATTERN:

• Zero Hours
• Flexible Rota
• *Must be willing to work weekends and evenings*
• The rota is provided two weeks in advance.

About the Role:

• Greet all customers warmly and provide assistance with a genuine willingness to help.

• Prepare beverages according to established recipes.

• Ensure smooth and timely service for all customers, maintaining a high standard of customer experience.

• Serve customers with a thorough knowledge of the products available.

• Maintain the presentation and cleanliness of counters and products.

• Adhere strictly to health and safety regulations.

• Receive and process payments accurately.

• Serve beverages and prepared food to customers efficiently.

• Keep all areas of the cafeteria organised, and well-maintained.

• Demonstrate flexibility by working various shifts, including mornings, evenings and weekends.

About you:

• Previous experience as a barista is preferred.

• Excellent communication skills.

• A positive, "can-do" attitude.

• Attention to detail in all tasks.

Employee Testimonial:

"What really stands out to me about GBS is its consistent focus on creating positive outcomes for students. Every team, even those without direct student contact, is deeply committed to this mission. Everyone understands that what they do plays a role in helping students succeed. It’s such a collaborative and inspiring place to work — it’s clear everyone genuinely cares about making a difference." (Steffi Korsah - Non-Academic Staff)

GBS is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.

Please note: This role is not eligible for sponsorship and requires a DBS!