Head Barista

Compass Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in London is seeking a skilled Head Barista to manage a team in a busy café environment. You will lead coffee production, maintain high-quality standards, and mentor your team members. The ideal candidate has extensive coffee knowledge and experience in a supervisory role. Benefits include an onsite gym, subsidized lunches, travel discounts, and a friendly work culture focused on employee growth and development. Join us to enhance your career in the coffee industry!

Benefits

Onsite gym and pool

Subsidised lunches

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards program

Wellness classes

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a barista supervisor or team leader in a high-volume or specialty coffee environment.
• Deep knowledge of coffee origins, roast profiles, and extraction techniques.
• Passion for teaching and mentoring team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 2 baristas.
• Maintain consistency and quality across coffee drinks.
• Monitor and manage equipment and workflow.

Skills

Leadership

Espresso extraction

Customer experience

Coffee knowledge

Job description

Calling passionate coffee professionals! We're recruiting for a Head Barista role in Canary Wharf, paying £16 per hour!

Join our team as a Head Barista and take charge of a recently refurbished cafe, serving 400-500 coffees daily. This role is ideal for a skilled professional ready to lead a dedicated team and raise the bar for coffee quality and customer experience, using their deep technical knowledge to train, coach, and inspire.

What you'll be doing

• Lead and manage a team of 2 baristas, upskilling them in espresso extraction, milk texturing, alternative brew methods, and coffee presentation.
• Maintain consistency and quality across every cup, from high-volume mid-morning rushes to carefully crafted specialty drinks.
• Develop and refine coffee recipes, and service standards to enhance the café's reputation as a destination, not just a takeaway spot.
• Monitor and manage equipment, beans, and workflow to ensure operational excellence.

What you'll bring

• Proven experience as a barista supervisor or team leader in a high-volume or specialty coffee environment.
• Deep knowledge of coffee origins, roast profiles, extraction techniques, milk steaming, and alternative brewing methods.
• Passion for teaching and mentoring, with the ability to elevate the skills of a small team.
• High standards, quality-driven, and committed to delivering outstanding customer experiences.

We offer an onsite gym and pool, subsidised lunches, and just a 2-minute walk from Canary Wharf tube, perfect for a coffee leader looking to advance their career.

Benefits

• Onsite gym and pool
• Subsidised lunches
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!