Barista

Artful Blend; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff drinks & lunch

local discount

events

Job summary

Artful Blend is a modern East London cafe hiring an experienced Barista to lead the floor at our Redchurch Street site, blending craft coffee and matcha with fast-paced service.

You will train the team, oversee opening/closing, and ensure food safety to FSMS standards while supporting stock checks and day-to-day operations. Based in Shoreditch, the role offers 3-5 days per week with competitive hourly pay (£13.85–£15).

Qualifications

• Solid barista experience, ideally with specialty coffee background.
• Matcha knowledge a strong plus (training provided if not).
• Previous supervisory or shift-lead experience.
• Comfortable running a site independently - calm under pressure, decisive, hands-on.
• Genuine interest in coffee/matcha craft, not just service.
• Reliable, takes ownership, communicates clearly with the team and owners.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily floor operations - opening/closing, shift coordination, and maintaining our quality and service standards.
• Train and support the wider team on coffee and matcha preparation, ensuring consistency across every drink.
• Own day-to-day food safety and hygiene standards in line with our FSMS.
• Step in for stock checks and basic ordering support alongside our supervisor team.
• Be the senior presence on shift - handling customer issues, team questions, and day-to-day problem solving.
• Help maintain the energy and standards that make Shoreditch our flagship site.

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Barista to lead the floor at our Redchurch Street site - a specialty coffee and matcha destination built around craft, quality, and a fast-paced grab-and-go energy. This is a hands-on role for someone who knows their way around a portafilter and a matcha whisk equally well, and who can run a shift with confidence when the owner isn't on site.

What you'll do

• Lead daily floor operations - opening/closing, shift coordination, and maintaining our quality and service standards.
• Train and support the wider team on coffee and matcha preparation, ensuring consistency across every drink.
• Own day-to-day food safety and hygiene standards in line with our FSMS.
• Step in for stock checks and basic ordering support alongside our supervisor team.
• Be the senior presence on shift - handling customer issues, team questions, and day-to-day problem solving.
• Help maintain the energy and standards that make Shoreditch our flagship site.

What we're looking for

• Solid barista experience, ideally with specialty coffee background.
• Matcha knowledge a strong plus (training provided if not).
• Previous supervisory or shift-lead experience.
• Comfortable running a site independently - calm under pressure, decisive, hands-on.
• Genuine interest in coffee/matcha craft, not just service.
• Reliable, takes ownership, communicates clearly with the team and owners.

What you'll get

• Competitive pay.
• A genuinely craft-led environment - we care about quality, not just throughput.
• Room to bring your own ideas to the menu and service.
• Growth opportunities.
• Based in Shoreditch (E2 7DJ). Full-time.

Additional Details

Experience: Required

Languages: English – Advanced

Employment: Part-time

Schedule: 3-5 days a week, flexible.

Salary: £13.85 – £15 hourly

Benefits: Staff drinks & lunch, local discount, events

Starting time: Immediate start!

About Artful Blend

Artful Blend is a modern, creative specialty café located in the heart of East London (Redbridge and Shoreditch) offering everything from specialty coffee, matcha and creative food.