Barista Trainer | London

Origin Coffee Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

As a Barista Trainer at a leading coffee company in London, you'll deliver accredited training, inspire baristas, and ensure exceptional coffee quality across all platforms. This role focuses on mentorship, community building, and supporting the coffee culture while enjoying unique benefits and a collaborative environment.

Benefits

26 days holiday + your birthday off

Flexible bank holidays

Discounts on merchandise and coffee

Enhanced family leave

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced sick pay and personal days

Two paid volunteering days every year

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering structured barista training.
• SCA qualifications and experience with SCA curriculum.
• Passion for education and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Deliver SCA Barista Skills and Technical courses.
• Coach and mentor baristas, fostering talent.
• Conduct on-site training for wholesale partners.

Skills

Structured barista training

Coaching abilities

Communication

Quality-driven mindset

Education

SCA qualifications

Head Barista-level background

Job description

About the Role

As a Barista Trainer in Londonat Origin, you’ll lead the way in shaping coffee excellence across our omni-channel business. From delivering SCA-accredited courses to mentoring competition-level baristas, you’ll inspire confidence, creativity, and quality. Whether you’re coaching at our training centres or supporting our hospitality partners on site, you’ll be a key driver of learning, standards, and coffee community at Origin.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver SCA Barista Skills, Sensory, Brewing, and Technical courses across all levels
• Coach and mentor baristas, fostering talent and confidence
• Conduct on-site training for wholesale partners, ensuring coffee quality is consistently exceptional
• Support quality control at retail sites and create seasonal feature recipes
• Host tastings, lead training events, and support competitions across the UK and Europe

What You’ll Bring

Skills & Behaviours

• Proven experience delivering structured barista training
• SCA qualifications and hands-on experience with 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 specialty coffee and Origin’s values
• Passionate about developing others and building community
• Motivated by sustainability, collaboration, and continual learning

Desirable Extras

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

Why Origin

• 26 days holiday + your birthday off + 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

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.

Ready to elevate Origin’s digital presence and shape the future of speciality coffee? Join us on this exciting journey.