FOH Barista

Rosslyn Queen Victoria Street; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coffee shop in London is seeking a Front of House Barista to deliver exceptional coffee and hospitality. This role offers a starting wage of £14 per hour with opportunities for growth, a 40-hour workweek, and a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates will have a passion for coffee and a commitment to creating great guest experiences. Enjoy perks like coffee discounts and training opportunities.

Benefits

Cycle-to-work scheme

Access to local gym classes

Unlimited coffee at work

50% off house coffee bags

30% off guest coffees

28 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or customer service preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure exceptional coffee and warm hospitality.
• Uphold specialty coffee standards.
• Create meaningful connections with guests.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

About Us

Established in 2018, Rosslyn is a collection of award-winning, high-volume specialty coffee shops located in the City of London. We bring together “all the attention to detail and high standards of the great Australian Café, combined with all the warmth and hospitality of the great Irish pub!”

At Rosslyn, we believe in fostering passion and purpose in everything we do, ensuring a positive impact on our team, guests, and community. We hire based on values and passion, creating a culture of pride and empathy, providing opportunities with development. Skills can be enhanced, but care and connection can only be encouraged—if you take pride in your work, we’d love to hear from you.

At the heart of it all, what we do is simple… “we are nice to people, and we make nice coffee”

About the Role

As a Front of House Barista at Rosslyn, you’ll be the heart of the guest experience, ensuring exceptional coffee and warm hospitality in a fast-paced environment. We offer a flexible schedule, with shifts running Monday to Friday (06:00–18:00) and Saturdays (08:30–17:00).Our commitment to work-life balance means evenings off, a 40-hour workweek, and shifts under 10 hours.

What You’ll Do

• Keep things running smoothly in the shop
• Uphold our specialty coffee standards—or bring the drive and work ethic to master them
• Create meaningful connections, recognising how hospitality and a great cup of coffee can positively change someone’s day
• Contribute to a welcoming environment, making guests feel at home and eager to return
• Be a true team player, supporting inclusivity and building relationships based on integrity and trust
• Stay knowledgeable, confidently answering guest questions on our coffee and retail offerings
• Work with composure and clarity, always looking to add value through your work

Compensation & Benefits

Rosslyn is a London Living Wage Employer, and we are proud to have received the Living Wage Champion Award in 2023. We firmly believe that taking care of our team allows them to take better care of our guests.

This is a salaried role starting on £14 per hour (with potential to rise to £14.50 after 6 months)

Work-life balance: Evenings off, 40-hour workweek, shifts under 10 hours

Training & Development: Skillset training with our Head of Coffee at Origin Coffee Roasters within your first four weeks

Coffee Discounts: 50% off house coffee bags, 30% off guest coffees

Annual Leave: 28 days per calendar year (for full-time team members)

Perks: Cycle-to-work scheme, access to local gym classes, unlimited coffee at work

Why Rosslyn?

We are recognized as one of the leading independent coffee shops in Europe and have been featured in major publications:

• Europe’s Best Independent Café Finalist 2024
• Living Wage Champion Award Winner 2023
• Best Independent Coffee Shop in Europe 2022 – Allegra Events (Winner)
• Best Coffee Shop in the City of London – Conde Nast
• “Tap into the global craft coffee industry beyond London and explore the talent from the rest of the world.” – The Telegraph

Join us in creating something special, one cup of coffee at a time - Apply today!