Barista

SSP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals

Employee discounts

Friends and family discount app

Award-winning training and development

Health & wellbeing support

Job summary

SSP Food Travel Experts is seeking a Barista at Starbucks, Kings Cross Station in London. The role offers a base rate of £12.71 per hour with an additional £1.20 per hour for night hours (midnight-6am), bringing it to £13.91 per hour.

Part-time shifts of 12 hours are available and hours are 5:00am–12:00am across weekdays, weekends and holidays. Join a busy hospitality team across airports, stations and service areas in the UK & Ireland, with discounts, training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must enjoy working with people and staying active.
• Must be positive, kind and bring good energy to every shift.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or over to perform certain tasks or shifts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer service with a smile.
• Share product knowledge and bespoke beverages on request.
• Maintain a clean and welcoming unit at all times.
• Assist in fast-paced service across varying shifts.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Energetic

Job description

Barista

CAPTION:

• Company: SSP Food Travel Experts
• Salary: Not specified
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: London, N1 9AL
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 18 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 18 Oct 2026

Summary

BARISTA - STARBUCKS, KINGS CROSS STATION

Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour (+ you will earn an extra £1.20 per hour for hours worked between midnight and 6am, bringing your rate of pay to £13.91 per hour)

We have Part Time (12hrs) roles available.

Hours of operation are 5:00am to 12:00am. Working flexibly across weekdays, weekends, bank and public holidays.

Step into the buzz of hospitality! SSP works with brilliant brands like M&S, Starbucks, Burger King and BrewDog to serve thousands of happy customers in airports, train stations and motorway services across the UK & Ireland. Join our team and be part of the energy every day!

Love the sound of coffee brewing, orders flying, and happy customers? Welcome to SSP Starbucks! Join our fun, fast-paced team and enjoy the good vibes every shift.

About You:

• You buzz off working with people, staying active and having a laugh along the way.
• You're positive, kind, and bring good energy to every shift.
• Due to some responsibilities within the Barista role, applicants will need to be 18 years of age or over to perform certain tasks or work on certain shifts.

About the Barista Role:

• Passionate about learning new skills and beverages.
• Happy to share product knowledge with customers and bespoke beverages to customer requests.
• Deliver excellent customer service with a smile.
• Maintain a clean and welcoming unit at all times.

As a Barista We Will Offer You:

• Discounted Meal while on shifts.
• Employee Discounts.
• Friends and Family Discount App.
• Award-winning training, apprenticeships and development programs.
• Health & Wellbeing Support.

At SSP, we value diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects a variety of skills, talents, and backgrounds.

Hours of operation are 5:00am to 12:00am. Working flexibly across weekdays, weekends, bank and public holidays. Step into the buzz of hospitality! SSP works with brilliant brands like M&S, Starbucks, Burger King and BrewDog to serve thousands of happy customers in airports, train stations and motorway services across the UK & Ireland. Join our team and be part of the energy every day! Love the sound of coffee brewing, orders flying, and happy customers? Welcome to SSP Starbucks! Join our fun, fast-paced team and enjoy the good vibes every shift.

• You buzz off working with people, staying active and having a laugh along the way.
• You're positive, kind, and bring good energy to every shift.
• Due to some responsibilities within the Barista role, applicants will need to be 18 years of age or over to perform certain tasks or work on certain shifts.
• Employee Discounts.
• Friends and Family Discount App.
• Award-winning training, apprenticeships and development programs.
• Health & Wellbeing Support.