Head Barista

Café Kitsune; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Café Kitsuné seeks a Head Barista for their Covent Garden location. This leadership role involves maintaining high-quality standards in specialty coffee and fostering a positive team environment. Ideal candidates will have strong technical skills, experience in hospitality, and a passion for customer service.

Benefits

Up to 50% employee discount

Guaranteed minimum hours

Birthday off

Meals on duty

Access to employee assistance programme

Wagestream financial wellbeing benefit

Generous referral bonus

Opportunities for international relocation

Employee events

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced barista with strong technical knowledge.
• Calm and supportive leadership style.
• Focus on consistency and positive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coffee offering with skill and confidence.
• Maintain high standards behind the bar.
• Support and develop the barista team.

Skills

Technical coffee knowledge

Leadership

Team support

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head Barista to join our team pre-opening team at Café Kitsuné, Covent Garden.

About Us

Conceived in Tokyo by the famedJapanese-Frenchrecord label and named after the fox – an animal that’s greatly revered in Japan – CaféKitsunéfeatures classic pastries and caked with a Japanese accent.

Grab a butter croissant or a caramel miso rice pudding brioche for breakfast, freshly baked each morning by our chefs. For lunch there’s the fluffiest sandos in town, while coffees and cakes are available throughout the day for whenever you need a pick-me-up.

Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG) is a leading multinational lifestyle hospitality group, with a wide portfolio encompassing Hotels & Resorts, Restaurants, Beach Clubs, Nightclubs, Fitness Centres and more. SHG operates over 58 venues in 17 countries with a commitment to delivering authentic and diverse hospitality experiences that bring people together, all around the world

Why Join Us?

• Up to 50% employee discount
• Guaranteed minimum hours
• Birthday off on us!
• Meals on duty
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Wagestream: financial wellbeing benefit that allows you access to your pay as you earn it
• Generous referral bonus
• Opportunities for international relocation
• Employee events
• Career growth: your professional journey is our priority. Elevate your career with tailored growth opportunities that align with your ambitions

The Role

As Head Barista at Café Kitsuné, you’ll lead the coffee offering with skill, confidence, and a focus on quality. From maintaining high standards behind the bar to supporting and developing the barista team, you’ll play a key role in delivering an exceptional café experience that blends specialty coffee with style and culture.

You’re an experienced barista with strong technical knowledge, excellent taste, and a calm, supportive leadership style. You care about consistency, training, and creating a positive team environment — all while serving standout coffee with precision and personality.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who holds genuine passion for hospitality, wants to be a part of a global lifestyle brand and above all enjoys all things people.

*Candidates must have right to work in the UK*

Sunset Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applications will be considered for employment regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, religion or belief, nationality, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or disability status.