Head Barista - WatchHouse Covent Garden.

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading specialty coffee chain as a Head Barista in London, where you'll deliver exceptional coffee experiences and lead a passionate team. This role emphasizes quality, hospitality, and community engagement, offering opportunities for growth and development within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Free coffee, tea, and drinks on days off

Access to SCA certified training

30% off food and retail coffee

Free lunch on every shift

Empathetic management

Annual WatchHouse Party

Social budget for team activities

200g of free coffee each month

Cycle to work scheme

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in specialty coffee required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Deliver warm and authentic hospitality to guests.
• Dial in espresso and filter coffee with precision.
• Maintain the coffee section's cleanliness and organization.
• Support seamless operation of the House.

Skills

Passion for coffee

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

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WatchHouse.

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

WatchHouse is a group of specialty coffee Houses located in iconic neighbourhoods across London, Bath and New York. We are dedicated to elevating the coffee experience through our "Modern Coffee" philosophy. We offer premium products in exceptional places with our passionate team to ensure each visit offers a unique guest experience. This commitment to quality and heartfelt hospitality, earnt us the title of Europe’s Best Coffee Shop Chain at the 2024 European Coffee & Hospitality Awards.

Join us and be part of a team that’s redefining the coffee experience with community, innovation, and excellence at its core.

We are looking for a Full-Time skilled and experienced Head Barista to join our team at WatchHouse Covent Garden.

In short: Head Baristas are the beating heart of WatchHouse delivering the highest quality coffee and product to our guests. As a Head Barista, you’ll serve as the ambassador of Modern Coffee , delivering world-class coffee and unforgettable guest experiences. You’ll work alongside with a talented House team, fostering a fun and professional workplace, while serving coffee and food that reflects our innovative and diverse products.

Directly reports into: House Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver warm and authentic hospitality to each guest, turning first-time visitors into regulars and regulars into loyal advocates of WatchHouse.

Dial in espresso and filter coffee with precision, crafting recipes that reflect the flavours of our coffee.

Ensure the coffee section is always looking its best—clean, sharp, and organised .

Maintain brand standards even during high-volume moments, adapting recipes and techniques to ensure every beverage meets our high expectations .

Be flexible and proactive, stepping in wherever needed to support the seamless operation of the House, from food preparation to team coordination.

Key to this Role:

Be a passionate, confident, and skilled barista, eager to share the art of Modern Coffee with our guests and team.

Always well-presented and wearing the following WatchHouse uniform standards.

Demonstrate a background in specialty coffee, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Work alongside an outstanding team of baristas, bringing energy, positivity, and a drive to succeed together.

Maintain focus under pressure, ensuring every customer feels seen and valued.

Live and breathe our core values of Passion, Empathy, Diligence and Can Do.

Combine speed with precision, delivering excellent service and high quality products.

What can you expect at WatchHouse:

Beautiful designed Houses, working on industry leading equipment and fellow hospitality professionals.

Access to SCA and coffee competitions with sponsorship and guidance from industry leading professionals.

Contracted hours every week to give you stability and the ability to plan your personal life.

Empathetic managers who will be flexible on your needs.

Free coffee, tea and WatchHouse made drinks (even on your days off!).

Providing on and off shift training when you join the team to ensure you are set for success.

Access to SCA certified training and diplomas (depending on your role).

200g of free coffee each month.

Access to the Cycle to work scheme.

A day off shift induction within your first two weeks of joining WatchHouse.

Genuine opportunities for career growth within WatchHouse as we continue to grow.

Free lunch on every shift.

A social budget for each location to have fun with your team outside of work.

An invite to the annual WatchHouse Party; including presenting the Core Value Awards and prizes such as a trip to Coffee Farms to meet our producers!

30% off food in any of our House, anytime.

30% off our WatchHouse retail coffee, anytime .

Working at WatchHouse.

WatchHouse was born from a passion to do better. Diligence and attention to detail are paramount to what we do, we focus on the detail. We strive for perfection. We really care.

We are a people first business, curious and interested in those around us. We treat everyone with respect. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where diversity is celebrated, equality is insisted and inclusion expected .

A company where we believe in having the right person in the role; personality and individuality at the top of the list of what we are looking for in applications and throughout our hiring process.

We also know that everyone is different, and we value and respect diversity, standing up for equality and standing against any form of discrimination.

Decisions about and the treatment of people at work should be based on the individual’s abilities, skills, performance and behaviour - these should be assessed against the WatchHouse job description requirements for each individual role.

We are always patient and considerate towards others. Encouraging, approachable and communicating brilliantly. We strive to be the best we can be, by giving and receiving regular and honest feedback in a professional manner.

We plan ahead , prioritise and are mindful and respect the time of others. We complete every task to the best of our ability. Always happy to ask for help, work in cohesion with other people/departments and share successes.

We work to make WatchHouse an environment of trust and comradery, where others are inspired to play their part in working effectively together. Building strong relationships with others and demonstrating positive energy. We recognise and value the contribution of others across the business, working together to deliver the Modern Coffee experience to each and every person touched by our business.

Our four core values - passion, can do, diligence and empathy - are what make WatchHouse who we are. Our decisions are made based on these principles. To grow and succeed at WatchHouse, it is imperative that these values also resonate strongly with you and can drive your ambition in the same way they do ours .