Barista - Old Spike

Bailies Coffee Roasters; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative social enterprise is seeking passionate specialty coffee baristas to join their mission of eradicating homelessness in the UK. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in London’s first carbon and plastic neutral cafés, where you will produce exceptional coffee while contributing to social and environmental change. With a focus on teamwork and community, you will receive full training and support, ensuring a fulfilling work environment. Enjoy a range of employee benefits, including mental and physical wellbeing support, flexible hours, and generous holiday allowances. If you are driven by purpose and love coffee, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee benefits scheme

Discounted cinema tickets

Flexible working hours

28 holiday days

Company pension

CODE membership

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in specialty coffee required.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and motivate a team essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce exceptional coffee while supporting social impact.
• Maintain cleanliness and share knowledge with trainees.

Skills

Customer service skills

Team motivation

Attention to detail

Coffee preparation techniques

Education

Experience in specialty coffee

Tools

Synesso espresso S200

Eagle One espresso machine

Mahlkonig E65S GBW

EK43S shop grinder

Job description

Old Spike is the first social enterprise in the UK championing real social and environmental change through speciality coffee. We are on a mission to eradicate homelessness in the UK and protect the planet by launching London’s first carbon and plastic neutral cafés in central London.

We are recruiting for specialty coffee baristas across our London Cafes.

Each new site will provide a London Living Wage job for the homeless and support a local homeless charity with a donation-based loyalty scheme focusing on impact.

We are now recruiting for experienced baristas who have a desire to produce exceptional coffee while contributing to social and environmental impact.

Full training will be provided, but previous experience working in a speciality café environment is required. Essential qualities include:

• Positive and ‘can-do’ attitude
• Friendly and polite customer service skills with excellent people skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail; maintaining cleanliness and tidiness
• Ability to motivate a team and share knowledge of best practices, especially when working with homeless trainees

Coffee Experience

• Minimum of 2 years experience in speciality coffee with a passion for coffee
• Understanding of retail coffee sales and confidently discussing available coffees
• Ability to dial in grinders and adjust throughout the day based on different espresso offerings
• Knowledge of coffee machine and grinder maintenance
• Skilled in milk texturing, brew ratios, and extraction techniques

Equipment

• Experience working with Synesso espresso S200 or Eagle One espresso machines, Mahlkonig E65S GBW, and EK43S shop grinder

Benefits

• Employee benefits scheme via Medi cash – £950 annually for mental and physical wellbeing
• Additional benefits including discounted cinema tickets, holidays, shopping, and gym memberships
• CODE membership providing unlimited access to industry offers at top UK restaurants, bars, and hotels
• 28 holiday days
• Company pension
• Flexible working hours