Barista / Cafe Assistant - Part-time - Piccadilly

Redemption Roasters; Greater London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Redemption Roasters is seeking an experienced part-time barista for our Piccadilly café in London. The role is 2-3 days per week, including weekends, with shifts that fit a busy service schedule.

You will craft drinks, greet guests, maintain a clean workspace, and collaborate with a small team to uphold our social mission of training and supporting people on release. A positive, reliable attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a barista is preferred.
• Friendly, reliable and energetic attitude.
• Willingness to learn and improve coffee and service skills.
• Ability to work across all cafe areas and adapt to busy service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver warm, energetic hospitality and remember guest names and orders.
• Craft and prepare coffee, drinks and food with care and consistency.
• Keep workspace clean, organised, and well-stocked during service.
• Work flexibly across front of house, bar, and kitchen as needed.
• Follow food safety and hygiene protocols with attention to detail.
• Collaborate with teammates and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Support programme participants and new starters by being approachable and reliable.

Skills

Hospitality

Customer service

Teamwork

Flexible working

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 an experienced part-time barista at our Piccadilly branch. This role would be for 2 - 3 days per week, including weekends.

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.