Barista - Monday-Friday

Chartwells Independent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in London is seeking an experienced Barista to prepare high-quality beverages and food while maintaining high standards. The role involves supporting daily operations, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring cleanliness. Ideal candidates will have prior customer service experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Benefits include personal development opportunities and access to wellness programs.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Eye care

Healthcare Support App access

Family friendly support

Holiday purchase scheme

Regular social events

Volunteering days

Recognition schemes

Long service awards

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Previous experience in delivering high level of customer service.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Preparing perfectly blended drinks and serving high-quality food.
• Support smooth daily operations and mentor junior staff.
• Maintaining food standards during breakfast, lunch and events.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Brewing equipment knowledge

Job description

At Vacherin we celebrate diversity and embrace individuality. We genuinely like the people we work with, and love coming together to reset , refresh and have fun. We empower our people through togetherness , we give them the chance to shine and unlock their potential, and they fuel our strength and growth.

Are you passionate about food ,drink and service ,want to be part of an award-winning hospitality team- and still make it home for dinner? We are looking for an experienced Barista to join our beautiful site team in London.

Location: EC1A 4AB

Salary: £13.85 per hour, overtime is paid at x1.5 £23.04

Working Pattern: 40hours per week – Monday- Friday

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing perfectly blended drinks and serving high-quality food that delights our customers
• Work closely with the General Manager to support smooth daily operations, mentor junior staff, and help manage peak service with precision
• Ensuring the highest levels of cleanliness and tidiness are adhered to at all times
• Maintaining food standards during breakfast, lunch and events
• Responsible for receiving and processing payments (cash and credit cards)
• Be an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator
• Learning about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation and presentation techniques
• Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs
• Representing CH&CO and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Barista will:

• Have interest in coffee and food
• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Have previous experience in delivering high level of customer service
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Have Hands-on experience with brewing equipment
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

What's in it for you?

Working with Vacherin has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
• Family friendly support
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• Volunteering days
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers