Barista

Houston & Hawkes; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Barista to join their vibrant team in London. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a beautifully designed space, delivering exceptional coffee experiences. You will be responsible for creating memorable moments for customers, ensuring high standards in drink preparation, and providing outstanding service. Join a dynamic company that values creativity, professional growth, and social responsibility, and take pride in your contributions to a thriving hospitality environment.

Benefits

Free meals at work

Contributory pension scheme

Free access to Employee Assistant Programme

Life assurance at two times salary

Company events including Christmas party

Recognition schemes and people awards

Family friendly support

Uniform provided

Bicycle Parking Onsite

Birthday off

Qualifications

• Proven background in high volume cafes or coffee shops.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Greeting customers and delivering excellent customer service.
• Preparing food and drinks carefully and to high standards.
• Managing stock levels and identifying ordering requirements.

Skills

Customer Service

Coffee Preparation

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Job description

Job role: Barista

Location: Central London, Oxford Street

Salary: £14.28 per hour

Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday, 40 hours

Exceptional Coffee. Outstanding Service. A Role to Be Proud Of.

Houston and Hawkes are looking for a skilled and passionate Barista to join our team at one of our standout London locations. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a beautifully designed space with the latest equipment, delivering premium coffee experiences in a warm and professional setting.

At Houston & Hawkes, we don’t just serve coffee – we create experiences. If that sounds like your kind of workplace, apply now and start your next chapter with us.

Barista Duties:

• Greeting customers and delivering excellent customer service
• Making recommendations to customers and answering any questions
• Preparing food and drinks carefully and to our high standards
• Ensuring the display is always well stocked
• Managing stock levels and identifying ordering requirements
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards

Barista Requirements:

• You'll have a proven background in high volume cafes or coffee shops
• Passionate, friendly, diligent and a great team player
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Ability to display passion for everything about coffee
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• A positive attitude with the ambition to progress
• Good organisational skills

Barista Additional Benefits:

• Free meals at work
• Contributary pension scheme
• Free access to the company Employee Assistant Programme
• Life assurance at two times salary
• Company events including all company Christmas party
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Family friendly support
• Uniform provided
• Bicycle Parking Onsite
• Birthday off
• Membership of CODE exclusively for Hospitality Professionals

Who We Are:

Houston & Hawkes is a young and dynamic independent caterer based in the South East. We are proud to be an award-winning company, ranked among the top 30 companies to work for in the hospitality industry, and a certified B Corp company. We believe in creating memorable experiences for our customers through our vibrant, creative, and sustainable food offerings. We operate coffee bars, staff restaurants, and delis, tailored to our clients’ hospitality and event needs. Committed to social responsibility, passionate about Great British produce and dedicated to our talented teams.

Join Houston & Hawkes and be part of a team that values excellence, creativity, and professional growth