Barista

Grind; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company in London, Grind, is looking for a skilled barista who can serve quality coffee and maintain excellent service. The ideal candidate will excel in a fast-paced environment, possess strong problem-solving skills, and work well as part of a team. You will be responsible for customer engagement, coffee preparation, and maintaining cleanliness in the coffee section, with attractive benefits and bonuses.

Benefits

Crew Card Membership - 50% off all Food & Beverage at every Grind restaurant

Retail discount on Grind at Home products

Up to £300 referral bonus

3 month Retention Bonus

Invitation to our Social Events

Access to Wellness Scheme

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a high volume coffee environment.
• Comfortable working with La Marzocco Linea PB machines and Nuova Simonelli Mythos Ones grinders.

Responsibilities

• Dial in Grinders for both House Blend & Black Blend to brand standards.
• Open and close down coffee section independently.
• Deliver coffee to customers in an engaging and friendly manner.

Skills

Team player

Multi-tasking skills

Problem-solving

Friendly attitude

Job description

Grind is a hospitality company based in London. Since opening Shoreditch Grind in 2011, the brand has expanded across London with restaurants and café-bars, serving coffee, food, and cocktails to a lively soundtrack.

At Grind, coffee is at the core of what we do. We are coffee specialists committed to delivering the best quality, service, and consistency across all our locations. Our coffee team is busy and under pressure, but we maintain a fun, developmental, and enjoyable work environment.

We are seeking a skilled barista with excellent attention to detail, efficiency, and cleanliness. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in a high-volume coffee environment, skilled in serving quality espresso shots and steaming milk. Comfort with our equipment—La Marzocco Linea PB and Nuova Simonelli Mythos One grinders—is essential. Most importantly, you should be able to deliver great-tasting coffee in a friendly, engaging, customer-focused manner.

Role Responsibilities:

1. Dial in grinders for both House Blend & Black Blend to brand standards
2. Open and close the coffee section independently
3. Multi-task and perform during busy service solo
4. Maintain speed, quality, and consistency of service and products
5. Serve coffee to customers in an engaging and friendly manner
6. Pour basic latte art and understand all types of milk used at Grind
7. Keep the section clean at all times
8. Understand all coffee offerings, including House Blend, Black Blend, Filter, and Decaf
9. Report stock shortages or issues to the Head Barista or Manager
10. Wear full and correct uniform at all times

Skills Required:

1. Strong team player, especially during peak times
2. Effective and efficient communication skills
3. Strong barista skills
4. Excellent multi-tasking and problem-solving abilities
5. Friendly, approachable, and positive attitude

Perks & Benefits:

1. 50% off Food & Beverage at all Grind restaurants and café-bars with Crew Card Membership
2. Retail discount on Grind at Home products
3. Up to £300 referral bonus
4. 3-month Retention Bonus
5. Invitation to social events
6. Access to Wellness Scheme

If you're interested, please submit your CV with your application. Only candidates eligible to work in the UK or with a valid UK work permit/visa will be considered.

Grind is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all candidates and employees.

We look forward to hearing from you!