Barista / Cafe Assistant - Full-time - King's Cross

Redemption Roasters; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Redemption Roasters in King's Cross is seeking experienced baristas to join our team. We craft great coffee, deliver warm hospitality, and drive our social mission of training people in prison and supporting them into work on release.

Join us across front of house, bar, and kitchen, delivering quality drinks and food while helping programme participants feel welcome and included. Be part of a passionate, growing team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a barista in a busy cafe.
• Commitment to inclusive, respectful teamwork.
• Passion for great coffee and customer service.
• Ability to work flexible shifts across front of house, bar, and kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Deliver warm, energetic hospitality to every guest.
• Craft and prepare coffee, drinks and food with care.
• Keep workspace clean, organised and well-stocked during service.
• Work across all cafe areas and stay engaged with the team.
• Follow food safety and hygiene protocols with attention to detail.
• Collaborate with teammates and support a positive team environment.
• Support programme participants and new starters by being approachable.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Excellent communication

Coffee knowledge

Team player

Flexible shifts

Food hygiene awareness

Job description

Are you an experienced barista looking for your next move?

At Redemption Roasters, we believe great coffee can change lives. Our mission is to reduce reoffending by training people in prison and supporting them into work on release – often in our own cafés.

After a busy few months, we’re now hiring experienced baristas at our King's Cross branch.

Our baristas are the heart of our cafés – crafting every drink with care, greeting every guest, and bringing positive energy to the team. By supporting and encouraging others to do the same, you’ll play a vital front-line role in delivering our social mission.

You Will:

• Deliver warm, energetic hospitality that makes every guest feel seen and welcomed – things like remembering names and orders, making great conversation and lifting someone’s day.
• Craft and prepare delicious coffee, drinks and food, with care and consistency.
• Keep your workspace clean, organised, and well-stocked – during service, not just at the end of the day.
• Work flexibly across all areas of the café – from front of house to bar to kitchen – stepping in where needed and always staying engaged.
• Follow food safety and hygiene protocols with care and attention to detail.
• Collaborate with teammates, offer help, and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Support programme participants and new starters by being approachable, reliable, and inclusive.

You Are:

• Friendly, thoughtful, and reliable – someone who brings good energy to every shift.
• Passionate about great coffee, food, and service – and eager to keep learning and improving.
• Quick to spot what needs doing and happy to pitch in without being asked.
• Proud of your work, whether you’re steaming milk, cleaning down, or chatting to a regular.
• Committed to working in a respectful, inclusive team and contributing to our wider mission.
• A consistent, proactive teammate who others can count on.