Barista

Houston & Hawkes; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off every year

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adot

Free meals on duty

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

CODE Hospitality membership

Foodie Socials

Ongoing learning and career growth

Summer Awards Party

Christmas Party

Job summary

Houston & Hawkes is recruiting a Barista in Central London. The role involves preparing exceptional coffee, delivering friendly service to students, staff and visitors, and maintaining a clean, inviting cafe environment.

We value passion for coffee, strong customer service, and the ability to work well in a fast-paced team. This is a full-time position with a welcoming workplace on a university campus.

Qualifications

• Previous Barista experience in a busy hospitality setting.
• Passion for coffee and delivering excellent customer service.
• Ability to work calmly under busy service periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exceptional coffee, specialty drinks and seasonal beverages to the highest standard.
• Deliver warm, engaging customer service to students, staff and visitors.
• Create a welcoming atmosphere where customers enjoy spending time.
• Maintain an immaculate coffee bar, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• Support the wider catering team during busy service periods.
• Bring enthusiasm, personality and a passion for great coffee every day.

Skills

Barista experience

Customer service

Coffee preparation

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Espresso machines

Job description

BARISTA

Full Time | 5 out of 7 |Central London | £14.80 per hour

Great coffee creates lasting impressions

At Houston & Hawkes, our cafés are more than places to grab a coffee. They're welcoming spaces where conversations begin, friendships are made and every customer is greeted with genuine hospitality. Based within a vibrant university campus, you'll be part of a lively community filled with students, academics and visitors from across the world, making every day exciting, fast-paced and different.

We believe the smallest details make the biggest difference, whether that's remembering a regular's favourite order, producing exceptional latte art or simply making someone's day a little brighter.

We're looking for an experienced Barista who takes real pride in their craft. Someone who enjoys working with premium products, thrives in a busy environment and understands that outstanding service is just as important as outstanding coffee.

THE ROLE

• Prepare exceptional coffee, speciality drinks and seasonal beverages to the highest standard
• Deliver warm, engaging customer service to students, staff and visitors
• Create a welcoming atmosphere where customers enjoy spending time
• Maintain an immaculate coffee bar, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation
• Support the wider catering team during busy service periods
• Bring enthusiasm, personality and a passion for great coffee every day

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Previous Barista experience within a busy hospitality environment
• Passion for coffee and exceptional customer service
• Confidence preparing a wide range of speciality coffees
• Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude
• Ability to work as part of a supportive team in a fast-paced environment
• Pride in delivering consistently high standards

WHY JOIN HOUSTON & HAWKES?

• Birthday off every year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Free meals on duty
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• CODE Hospitality membership
• Foodie Socials, discovering the latest food, drink and coffee trends
• Ongoing learning, development and genuine career progression
• Summer Awards Party celebrating our people and achievements
• An unforgettable Christmas Party at one of London's most outstanding venues

ABOUT HOUSTON & HAWKES

Houston & Hawkes is an independent, award-winning contract caterer recognised for creating exceptional workplace hospitality. As a Certified B Corp and recipient of the King's Award for Enterprise, we're passionate about looking after our people just as much as we look after our clients. Ranked amongst the UK's Best Places to Work in Hospitality, we're proud to invest in our teams, celebrate success and create careers that people genuinely love.