Company Description
We’re looking for coffee-fanatic Head Baristas to be part of our team at The Hoxton, Southwark.
The Hoxton, Southwark, is the third Hoxton in our hometown of London. This borough is known for its colourful history, including the site of the famous London pub The Prince Albert, where patrons once bet on sport from their barstools with the pub’s own licensed bookie. We have 192 bedrooms, 2 restaurants—Albie & Seabird—and our first Working From_ location not just in London but across Europe! Albie is our all-day neighbourhood dining spot inspired by the French and Italian Riviera. Seabird is a rooftop restaurant on the 14th floor, featuring a raw bar, London’s longest oyster list, and panoramic city views.
Albie: An all-day lobby spot with proper breakfasts, comfy seats, modern dishes, and a top-notch wine and cocktail list to enjoy in the evening.
Seabird: Offers panoramic views and sea-to-table dishes with Portuguese and Spanish influences.
Job Description
- Lead the barista team in creating a fun and relaxed atmosphere where guests can start their day and enjoy themselves.
- Be creative and share ideas to develop our hot & healthy drinks; participate in innovating our café concept and staying ahead of trends.
- Know your products and systems inside out.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization, ensuring bars and coffee stations are visually appealing and operationally efficient.
- Lead by example, driving service standards to deliver the best guest experience and reinforcing steps of service.
- Manage inventory, restocking, deliveries, and coffee machine maintenance.
- Ensure health and safety compliance, including allergens, hygiene, FIFO, and expiry dates.
- Support the wider bar team during transitions from breakfast and lunch to dinner and cocktail service.
Qualifications
- Previous Head Barista / Café supervisor experience.
- Knowledge of coffee extraction, milk steaming, and latte art.
- Familiarity with coffee machines, tools, and equipment.
- Experience with ordering, inventory, and storage management.
- A natural people person—confident behind the bar and excellent with guests.
- Seeking a place to be yourself; no clones in suits here.
- Passionate about hospitality and creating memorable experiences for guests and colleagues.
- Open-minded, ego-free, and proactive in getting tasks done.
- Willing to try new things and do things differently.
- Desire to work in a supportive, fun team environment.
Additional Information
- £12.60 plus TRONC.
- 28 days holidays (including bank holidays), pension, and life insurance.
- Health cash plan for physical & mental wellbeing support.
- Confidential hotline and mental health first aiders available.
- Retail & hospitality perks through our partners.
- Free night at The Hoxton and a meal for two upon starting.
- Free food during shifts.
- Discounts across the Ennismore family for you and your loved ones.
- Annual free night at The Hoxton and milestone bonuses.
- Opportunities for progression within a global family of brands.
- Training and development programs to enhance your skills.
- Additional time off for volunteering.
- Regular team events and parties.