BARISTA (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Eurest is a renowned global leader in the foodservice industry, recognized for its commitment to excellence, service standards, and innovation. The company is part of Compass Group, which serves many of the world's most respected corporations, including numerous Fortune 500 companies. Eurest blends a global presence with a locally focused approach, leveraging resources and expertise to create superior foodservice experiences across varied environments. At Eurest, the core philosophy is encapsulated in The Eurest Promise: connect with people, inspire through food, create solutions, and live our promise. This mantra drives their operations universally, ensuring consistent high-quality service and customer satisfaction.

The current opportunity is for Barista positions at the Capital One Cafe located at 7600 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN. These positions are available immediately and open to both full-time and part-time applicants, with flexible scheduling including weekend work. Applicants are invited to apply online exclusively, ensuring streamlined processing and application tracking.

The Barista role focuses on preparing and serving coffee, espresso drinks, and other related food and beverage items in adherence to HACCP guidelines and quality standards. This position demands a customer-centric attitude, as interaction with customers is frequent and central to the role. Furthermore, the role includes handling point of sale (POS) transactions accurately, maintaining workspace cleanliness, replenishing supplies, and adhering strictly to food safety and preparation standards.

Eurest offers competitive hourly pay ranging from $15.50 to $16.00 an hour with additional tips enhancing earnings. Employees benefit from perks such as free coffee and tea, as well as an internal employee referral bonus program. The company emphasizes inclusivity and diversity, fostering an environment where all associates can thrive and contribute to the collective success.

More than just a job, this Barista position offers avenues for skill development, especially for candidates without prior barista experience, as training is offered. Associates at Eurest enjoy comprehensive benefits including health insurance options, dental and vision care, retirement plans, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, and voluntary insurance coverages. Wellness programs and employee assistance initiatives further support team members’ overall well-being.

Eurest's focus on community enrichment, sustainability, and customer satisfaction positions it as an ideal employer for those passionate about foodservice and hospitality. Prospective associates are encouraged to apply promptly as positions are filled on an ongoing basis. The brand is committed to providing fair employment opportunities irrespective of race, gender, veteran status, or other protected classifications. This role is essential for ensuring the smooth daily operations of the Capital One Cafe, contributing directly to a welcoming and efficient customer experience in Knoxville.