Newbury Racecourse - Barista, Experience Required - 18+ (RG14 7NZ)
£13.77 p/hr
Would you like to work amongst the action at Newbury Racecourse? You could be a part of the exciting and enthusiastic team of individuals that are the driving force behind delivering exceptional horse racing events.
Working in one of these customer-facing roles, you will be involved in the delivery and sales of our delicious range of food and drink to our racecourse guests, balancing efficiency with product knowledge and ensuring customers are greeted with a smile.
You will be working effectively alongside chefs, managers, and other employees of Newbury Racecourse to ensure a smooth delivery of service, to our guests.
We have some important racing throughout the year to choose from, along with Corporate Events. Please see below for the 2024/2025 Newbury race season.
Race Days:
November 2025: 5th and 27th-28th November
December 2025: 16th and 29th December
January 2026: 20th January
February 2026: 13th, 25th February
March 2026: 5th- 6th March
April 2026: 2nd - 3rd April and 16th - 17th April
Responsibilities:
- Be able to prepare speciality drinks orders (latte, mocha, flat white, etc.) using a professional barista machine
- Cleaning and sanities work utensils and equipment
- Stock rotation and replenishment
- Develop an understanding of the product range available (drinks items, dietary needs, menu knowledge)
- Managing and taking card payments
Requirements:
- Confidence and compassion when interacting with customers and colleagues
- Excellent teamworking skills
- Effective time management
- Working in a fast paced environment
- A driven and dependable approach to work
- Attention to detail
- Upbeat, welcoming cheerful personality
- The ability to remain calm during high-volume periods
- Previous experience needed
- Must be over the age of 18
- CV required for application
- Living in the Newbury area
Why work with us?
- Competitive pay rate of £12.75 p/hr, paid weekly
- Become part of a friendly and enthusiastic team that delivers a range of incredible events
- The opportunity to progress within your role and/or across other sites and venues within Compass Group UK and Ireland
- Flexible shifts to suit you, with the potential of working at a huge variety of venues across the country
- Free parking on site
- 5 minutes away from Newbury Racecourse train station
So, what are you waiting for? Apply now to join the fantastic team.