My client, an established provider of catering and hospitality services, is seeking an experienced Barista/Catering Assistant to join their team at a busy site in Waterford.

Position Overview:

As Barista / Catering Assistant, you will prepare and serve high-quality coffees and other beverages while supporting the day-to-day catering operation. Your duties will include food preparation, serving customers, replenishing counters and maintaining clean and organised catering areas.

Strong coffee-making experience is essential, including confidence using professional espresso machines and preparing a range of coffees during busy service periods.

This position involves working five days over seven, Monday to Sunday, with mixed shifts, offering an hourly rate from €14.15, depending on experience. Flexibility across weekdays and weekends is required.

This role will involve working for my client directly on a permanent basis. This is not an agency or short-term role. I am assisting my client in finding a suitable candidate to join their team directly.

Requirements:

• Strong previous barista experience, including using professional espresso machines and grinders
• Confident with espresso extraction, milk steaming and preparing a range of coffees
• Previous catering assistant or food-service experience desirable
• Willingness to assist with food preparation, service and cleaning duties
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Good understanding of food hygiene and allergen awareness
• Comfortable using tills and POS systems
• Reliable, punctual and able to work effectively during busy periods
• Flexible to work mixed shifts across weekdays and weekends
• Eligible to work in Ireland

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve coffees, teas and other beverages to a consistently high standard
• Assist with preparing sandwiches, snacks and other food items
• Serve food and beverages efficiently and professionally
• Take orders, operate the till and process payments accurately
• Replenish food displays, service counters and beverage supplies
• Maintain clean and organised preparation, service and dining areas
• Clean coffee equipment, utensils and catering equipment
• Assist with washing up, waste disposal and general catering duties
• Follow food safety, HACCP, allergen and health and safety procedures
• Support the catering team to ensure smooth daily service

Benefits:

• Competitive salary from €14.15 per hour, depending on experience
• Varied role combining barista and catering duties
• Opportunity to develop coffee-making and food-service skills
• Support from an experienced catering team
• Opportunity to join an established catering operation

If you feel like you fit the above requirements and are currently seeking an exciting new challenge, please forward your CV for immediate consideration and confidential call back to discuss the role in more detail.