Barista

Arcade; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Job summary

Studio Coffee (Arcade) in Covent Garden is seeking an experienced Head Barista to join a brand-new concept and help shape its coffee program and guest experience. You will report to the Bar Manager and work to ensure exceptional service and beautifully prepared drinks from day one.

You will play a central role in shaping culture, quality standards, and rhythms of the café as it transitions into evening service, supporting the Bar Manager and Head Barista to maintain operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a barista role.
• Strong specialty coffee knowledge and espresso skills.
• Experience in a busy café environment.
• Passion for hospitality and guest experience.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the specialty coffee program and ensure high-quality drinks.
• Assist with day-to-day café operations and opening/closing tasks.
• Deliver warm, knowledgeable hospitality and curate guest experience.
• Assist with ordering, stock management, and transition to evening service.

Skills

2+ years experience in a barista role

Specialty coffee knowledge

Espresso skills

Hospitality & guest experience

Organisational & communication skills

Tools

ModBar system

Job description

This is a special and rare opportunity for an experienced Barista to help shape the coffee program and be a key playing in the daytime operations of a brand-new concept from the ground up.

About Studio Coffee (Arcade)

Studio Coffee is a brand new hospitality concept launching in the heart of Covent Garden, and we are looking for a passionate and experienced Head Barista to join our new brand and help shape its culture.

By day, Studio Coffee is a low-fi vinyl listening café — a place where exceptional coffee, matcha, music culture, and thoughtful hospitality come together. By evening, the space transitions into a craft cocktail and wine bar, creating a venue that evolves throughout the day and into the night.

Alongside the café experience and baked goods, we will offer a curated grab-and-go selection of juices, functional soda’s, craft beer and natural wines for guests looking to enjoy high-quality coffee and products on the move.

About The Role

The Barista will be the a key player in the team supporting the day-to-day café operations at Studio Coffee. Reporting to the Bar Manager, you will support the coffee program, and ensure every guest receives exceptional service and beautifully prepared coffee, matcha’s, teas and other beverages.

In this role, you will play a central role in helping to shape the culture, quality standards, and rhythm of the café, while helping your Head Barista and Bar Manager to prepare the venue for its transition into evening service.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Coffee Quality & Craft

• Support the specialty coffee program using our ModBar system.
• Dial in espresso and maintain quality throughout service.
• Deliver excellent drinks consistently.
• Maintain equipment care and calibration.

Day-to-Day Café Operations

• Support the set up and opening/closing of Studio Coffee.
• Run the daytime service and manage workflow behind the bar.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and presentation.
• Support the grab-and-go offering to ensure it remains fresh, stocked, and visually appealing.

Guest Experience

• Deliver warm, knowledgeable hospitality.
• Engage customers through coffee and music culture.
• Create a welcoming environment that reflects the Studio Coffee identity.

Operational Support

• Assist with ordering, inventory, and stock management.
• Support the transition from café service into evening bar service.
• Work closely with the Bar Manager and Head Barista to maintain operational excellence.

Essential

What We’re Looking For:

• 2+ years experience in a barista role
• Strong specialty coffee knowledge and espresso skills
• Experience in a busy café environment
• Passion for hospitality and guest experience
• Strong organisational and communication skills

Bonus Points

• Experience working with ModBar or similar systems
• Interest in music, vinyl culture, and creative hospitality venues
• Experience helping launch or build a new concept

Why Join Studio Coffee?

This is a chance to be part of something unique in London’s coffee scene.

Studio Coffee blends coffee, music, and nightlife culture into one seamless space. You’ll be pivitol in shaping the identity of a brand-new venue and brand in one of London’s most vibrant neighbourhoods.

You’ll Be Working With

• Best-in-class coffee equipment (ModBar)
• Exceptional coffee from Plot Roastery
• A creative team building a distinctive hospitality concept

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Opportunity to lead a coffee program in a new concept
• Career development within a growing hospitality group
• Industry training and coffee education
• A creative working environment centred around coffee, music, and culture