BM Caterers - Head Barista

WSH Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Masterclasses

Development courses

Apprenticeship and career development

Freedom Friday

Free lunch

Discounts & cashback

Cycle-to-work

Mental Health App

Parental leave

Fertility leave

Grandparent leave

Wedding day off

Pension and life assurance

Job summary

BM Caterers is seeking a Head Barista to lead the coffee offer at L'Oreal Gateway Central and create an outstanding customer experience from the first cup to the last. The ideal candidate has strong barista experience, a passion for hospitality, and confidence leading by example.

You will coach the team, maintain top-quality beverages, and ensure the coffee area is inviting, clean, and well stocked. Join BM Caterers for development opportunities, flexible shifts, and a supportive, fast-paced

Qualifications

• Strong barista experience required.
• Passion for quality coffee and hospitality.
• Confidence leading by example and coaching others.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Positive customer-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coffee bar and set the standard for service.
• Prepare and serve excellent-quality beverages.
• Coach and support team members.
• Keep the coffee area clean, stocked and presented.
• Manage stock, displays and service flow.
• Handle tills and cash accurately.
• Deliver warm, engaging customer experiences.
• Support wider team and daily operations.

Skills

Strong barista experience

Passion for coffee

Leadership by example

Communication & teamwork

Organisational skills

Customer-focused attitude

Job description

Head Barista – BM Caterers

Location: L'Oreal Gateway Central Salary: 15.50 per hour Contract: Full time

Take the lead in coffee excellence

We’re looking for an experienced Head Barista to lead our coffee offer and create an outstanding customer experience from the first cup to the last.

If you’re passionate about quality coffee, love developing others and enjoy working in a fast-paced hospitality environment, this is an exciting opportunity to make your mark.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the coffee bar and setting the standard for service
• Preparing and serving excellent-quality beverages
• Coaching and supporting team members
• Keeping the coffee area clean, stocked and beautifully presented
• Managing stock, displays and service flow
• Handling tills and cash accurately
• Delivering warm, engaging customer experiences
• Supporting the wider team and daily operation

What we’re looking for

• Strong barista experience
• A genuine passion for coffee and hospitality
• Confidence leading by example
• Great communication and teamwork skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A positive, customer-focused attitude

Why join BM Caterers?

• A chance to have anannual day off for your birthday
• Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs
• Fully funded development courses from Levels 2 to 7
• Apprenticeship and career development opportunities
• Freedom Friday - a paid day off to volunteer at a charity of your choice
• Free lunch on shift
• Discounts and cashback at a wide range of retail and leisure outlets
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• 24/7 access to the Mental Health Charter App
• Enhanced parental leave
• Paid leave for fertility treatment
• Grandparent leave
• Extra paid day off for your wedding or commitment day
• Pension and life assurance

Ready to join us?

Join us and find your happy career in a happy place.

At BM Caterers, we’re proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you.