Barista and Waiter / Waitress

The Black Penny; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant coffee shop and restaurant in London is seeking passionate Baristas and skilled Waiters to join their growing team. The ideal candidates will have experience in specialty coffee, great customer service skills, and the ability to multitask. Competitive pay, staff meals, and potential for career growth are offered in an inclusive workplace with a casual dress code.

Benefits

Competitive pay + service charge

Staff meals & drinks on shift

Parties and events

Referral bonuses

Pension and holiday pay

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in specialty coffee is required for Barista role.
• Customer-focused with a warm attitude is necessary for Waiters.
• Must be able to multitask effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality coffee beverages as a Barista.
• Take orders and manage tables effectively as a Waiter.
• Provide excellent customer service in a busy environment.

Skills

Specialty coffee experience

Latte art skills

Customer-focused attitude

Multitasking ability

Advanced English proficiency

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

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

Note: We apply the National Minimum and Living Wage fairly across all age groups.

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!

Experience: Required

Languages: English – Advanced

Employment: Full-time

Salary: £12.21 – £16.21 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.