Barista

Boxcar; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stream wage access

Staff meals

Dining discounts

Flexible scheduling

Refer a friend

Job summary

Boxcar Hyde Park is seeking a friendly, energetic Barista to join our team. You will greet guests, craft beverages, and help deliver a lively cafe experience in a bustling environment.

We’re looking for someone with a passion for coffee, a positive attitude, and weekend availability. Early mornings required, with opportunities for extra shifts during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Experience in guest-facing role preferred.
• Friendly, energetic demeanour and warm hospitality.
• Interest in coffee and pastry offerings.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly and efficient service to guests.
• Collaborate with team to ensure smooth cafe operations.
• Learn and master whole menu offerings.

Skills

Customer service

Coffee knowledge

Latte art

Teamwork

Job description

Boxcar Hyde Park is thriving and we are looking to grow our barista team!

We’re searching for someone who brings great energy, a genuine smile, and a warm welcome for every guest. If you love great coffee, beautiful pastries, and creating a lively, friendly atmosphere as much as we do, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for someone who can join our team for around 15–20 hours per week, with the opportunity to pick up extra shifts during busier periods. Early morning and Weekend availability is essential.

As a Barista You Will:

• Provide friendly and efficient service to our guests

• Work collaboratively with your team to ensure smooth operations and deliver outstanding experiences

• Learn and master all aspects of our menu

• Be confident in executing orders in a fast and efficient manner

• Embrace the spirit of teamwork, supporting your colleagues and contributing to a positive work environment

The Equipment & Coffee:

• La Marzocco Classic 3-group

• Puqpress M3

• Compak grinders (with a Mythos on the way)

• Bespoke, small-batch coffee from Reads Coffee Roasters, rotating regularly for variety.

• Specialty products including Prana Chai, Novus Tea, and Lalani & Co Matcha.

Why Join Us:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued

• Flexible scheduling to accommodate your lifestyle and commitments

• Instant access to wages via Stream

• Refer a friend scheme

• Company dining discounts

• Staff Meals

What We’re Looking For in a Barista:

• A great attitude

• A passion for coffee and service

• Skilled with latte art skills (Heart, Rosetta, Tulip)

• Ability to adjust grinder and dial in to set recipe

• Confident working a til system and recommending items to guests

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Focus on delivering exceptional guest service

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently

• Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.it's really important that you have weekend availability as that's a buzzing time for us.