Barista Trainer (Cornwall)

Origin Coffee Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known coffee company is seeking a Barista Trainer in Swindon, UK, to enhance coffee quality across their business. You will deliver SCA-accredited training, mentor baristas, and engage with the community through events and tastings. Ideal candidates have strong coaching skills, SCA qualifications, and a passion for coffee. Join us for a fulfilling role in an innovative environment where creativity and sustainability thrive. Competitive benefits include training opportunities and generous holiday provisions.

Benefits

26 days holiday, including your birthday

Discounts on merch and partner products

Flexible bank holidays

SCA training and ongoing learning opportunities

Pension scheme with 5% employer contributions

Enhanced sick pay and personal days

Two paid volunteering days annually

Qualifications

• SCA qualifications and hands-on experience with the SCA curriculum.
• Experience in coaching for competitions or leading internal talent events.
• Passionate about education and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training in Barista Skills, Sensory, Brewing, and Technical.
• Conduct monthly SCA educational sessions and guide certification.
• Mentor baristas to develop their craft.

Skills

Proven experience delivering structured barista training

SCA qualifications

Head Barista-level background

Strong communication and coaching abilities

Commercial awareness and quality-driven mindset

Job description

About the Role

As Origin enters a new phase of growth in mid-Cornwall, we’re investing in our Roastery and expanding across the business.

As a Barista Trainer, you’ll help raise the bar for coffee quality across our omni-channel business. You’ll deliver SCA-accredited courses, coach and mentor baristas, and shape how our teams learn and develop, from first-day foundations to advanced skills. Whether you’re running sessions in our training space or working alongside hospitality partners on site, you’ll play a key role in building capability, consistency, and confidence while strengthening the coffee community that defines Origin.

What you'll do

Barista Training & Development

• Deliver Foundation, Intermediate, and Professional-level training in Barista Skills, Sensory, Brewing, and Technical at Origin’s training locations for both wholesale and retail baristas.
• Conduct monthly SCA educational sessions and guide participants through certification programs.
• Mentor baristas, encouraging them to develop their craft and pursue competitions.
• Provide on-site coaching to wholesale customers to ensure their teams maintain exceptional coffee quality.
• Support the delivery of Origin’s Home Enthusiast courses, mentoring baristas to become confident, capable, and ready to deliver them independently.
• Support Wholesale Managers in coffee tastings to reinforce quality consistency.

Coffee Quality & Standards

• Conduct quality control checks at Origin’s retail sites to ensure high brewing standards.
• Collaborate with retail teams to enhance brewing techniques and customer experience.
• Curate seasonal feature coffee recipes, inspiring home brewers and wholesale partners.

Coffee Competitions & Industry Engagement

• Coach and support baristas preparing for industry competitions.
• Organise internal competitions to nurture talent and celebrate excellence.

Events, Tastings & Community Engagement

• Plan and host coffee events at customer locations and the roastery.
• Lead roastery tours, introducing visitors to Origin’s ethos and craft.
• Partner with the Education Manager, Director of Coffee and other Origin coffee professionals to deliver monthly tasting sessions for wholesale and retail partners.
• Conduct coffee tastings for retail and hospitality clients.

Please note: this role will include occasional evening and weekend commitments.

What You’ll Bring

Skills & Behaviours

• Proven experience delivering structured barista training.
• SCA qualifications and hands‑on experience with the SCA curriculum.
• Head Barista‑level background, with a passion for education and mentorship.
• Strong communication and coaching abilities.
• Commercial awareness and quality‑driven mindset.

Values & Mindset

• A natural ambassador for speciality coffee, passionate about education and innovation.
• Belief in connection, collaboration, and career development in the coffee industry.
• Commitment to excellence, whether delivering training, hosting events, or supporting competitions.
• A drive to foster community, sustainability, and creativity.

Desirable Extras

• Experience coaching for competitions or leading internal talent events.
• Multilingual skills or experience working internationally.

Why Origin

• 26 days holiday, including your birthday and flexible bank holidays
• All the coffee you could dream of – plus discounts on merch and partner products
• Work that’s meaningful, creative, and rooted in values
• Industry‑leading brand with a people‑first culture
• B‑Corp certified and proudly independent
• SCA training and ongoing learning opportunities for all employees
• Enhanced family leave for every kind of parent
• Pension scheme with 5% employer contributions
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme & GP Service
• Enhanced sick pay, period leave & personal days
• Two paid volunteering days every year

Please note: Origin will begin relocating its Roastery production and HQ in early 2026, moving from Porthleven to a new site near Truro and Perranporth, just off the A30. We encourage applicants to keep this in mind when applying. This role will relocate to our mid‑Cornwall Roastery in the second half of 2026.

Everyone is Welcome at Origin

We believe diverse perspectives enrich our culture and creativity. If you’re passionate about coffee and excited by this opportunity – even if you don’t tick every box – we encourage you to apply. Your unique experience could be exactly what we need.

Why Join Us?

At Origin, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that values creativity, sustainability, and collaboration. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and inspiring environment where you can grow professionally and make a meaningful impact. And, of course, you’ll have access to some of the best coffee experiences imaginable.

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We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.