Barista and Waiter / Waitress

The Black Penny; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant coffee shop and restaurant is seeking passionate Baristas and Waiters to join their team in Greater London. Ideal candidates possess experience in specialty coffee and excellent customer service skills. The company offers competitive pay, benefits including staff meals, and opportunities for career growth in a dynamic environment. Applications are welcome for both roles.

Benefits

Competitive pay + service charge

Staff meals & drinks on shift

Pension, holiday pay & rewards

Career growth in a supportive company

Inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• 1+ year specialty coffee experience.
• Confident with latte art and consistency.
• Customer-focused with a warm, professional attitude.
• Able to multitask under pressure and be flexible.

Responsibilities

• Join our vibrant team as a Barista or Waiter.
• Provide excellent hospitality and quality service.
• Support the team in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Specialty coffee experience

Latte art & consistency

Customer-focused attitude

Multitasking under pressure

Job description

We're Hiring: Baristas & Waiters – Join Our Growing Team! We’re looking for passionate Waiters and skilled Baristas to join our vibrant team as we expand. Whether you’re great on the floor or behind the bar, we want to hear from you.

Baristas

• 1+ year specialty coffee experience
• Confident with latte art & consistency
• Strong coffee knowledge
• Passion for hospitality & quality service

Waiters

• Customer-focused with a warm, professional attitude
• Comfortable taking orders, recommending dishes, and managing tables
• Able to multitask under pressure
• Flexible across our central London locations

SUPERVISORS

Skills and experience: You have experience working in hospitality/café/coffee shop, ideally in similar role. You’re a hard worker, with a can-do attitude and an eagerness to learn, especially keen to learn how to manage people. Great customer service skills and full of positivity. Work in an organised and tidy manner. Have a strong logical approach and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Above all, you’re a team player.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay + service charge
• Staff meals & drinks on shift
• Parties, events, and referral bonuses
• Pension, holiday pay & rewards
• Career growth in a supportive, expanding company
• An inclusive, respectful workplace

We offer competitive pay (includes base wage plus service charge) and apply the National Minimum and Living Wage fairly across all age groups.

Job Details:
Experience: Required
Languages: English – Advanced
Employment: Full-time
Salary: £12.21 – £17.21 hourly
Benefits: Excellent service charge, casual dress code, refer-a-friend schemes

About The Black Penny:
Founded in 2014, The Black Penny is a vibrant coffee shop and restaurant with three branches located in Covent Garden, Sloane Square, and Southbank. We serve specialty coffee, handcrafted cocktails, and freshly prepared breakfast and lunch.

Get in touch and tell us which role you're applying for (Barista or Waiter), plus your availability. We can’t wait to meet you!