Head Barista

Bailies Coffee Roasters; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team in East London as a Head Barista, where your passion for specialty coffee will shine. Lead a community of coffee lovers, innovate with seasonal menus, and enjoy a supportive environment that fosters growth and creativity. This role offers the chance to mentor fellow baristas while ensuring exceptional customer experiences. If you're ready to elevate your coffee career and contribute to a culture of quality and innovation, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Access to high-quality, ethically sourced coffee

Opportunities for career progression

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a senior barista in a specialty coffee environment.
• Strong understanding of espresso-based drinks and batch brew techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the barista team to maintain high coffee preparation standards.
• Oversee daily coffee bar operations ensuring quality and efficiency.

Skills

Espresso-based drinks

Batch brew techniques

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Creativity in drink development

Job description

Join Our Team as Head Barista! Are you a passionate, skilled barista who thrives in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment? Do you have a deep love for specialty coffee and want to lead a team that shares your passion for excellence? We’re looking for a talented Head Barista to join our vibrant team in the heart of East London.

Why Join Us? A Community of Coffee Lovers: We are dedicated to serving the finest, ethically sourced specialty coffee, and we’re looking for someone who shares our passion for craftsmanship and quality. You’ll be leading a team of like-minded individuals who are all about pushing the boundaries of what coffee can be.

Creative Freedom: We believe in innovation. As Head Barista, you’ll have the opportunity to experiment with new brewing methods, seasonal menus, and rotate guest filter coffees, ensuring we keep things exciting for our customers.

Seasonal Menu Development: You’ll also take charge of updating our juice and cocktail menu, adding your personal touch to make our drinks offering as exciting as our coffee.

Career Growth: We’re committed to developing our team, offering opportunities for training and progression. Whether you want to dive deeper into coffee education or step up into a managerial role, we’ll support your professional journey.

Supportive Work Environment: Our team culture is built on mutual respect, collaboration, and creativity. As a leader, you’ll have the chance to mentor and shape the barista team while working closely with management to ensure smooth daily operations.

What You’ll Do: Lead and inspire our barista team, setting the standard for excellent coffee preparation, customer service, and teamwork.

Oversee the daily operations of the coffee bar, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency in everything we serve.

Develop and refresh our coffee and drinks menu with seasonal offerings, rotating guest filter coffees, and innovative brewing methods.

Manage stock levels and collaborate with the team to maintain equipment, ensuring everything runs smoothly.

Be the face of our brand, delivering an exceptional experience for customers and sharing your coffee knowledge with them.

Stay on top of industry trends and continuously improve your skills and those of your team.

What We’re Looking For: Experience: You have at least 2 years of experience as a senior barista in a specialty coffee environment, with a deep understanding of espresso-based drinks and batch brew techniques.

Leadership: You’re passionate about mentoring and developing a team, providing feedback, training, and guidance to elevate everyone’s skills.

Creativity: You have a flair for innovation and are excited to contribute ideas for new seasonal drinks and rotating guest coffee offerings.

Attention to Detail: You take pride in serving coffee to the highest standard and ensuring consistency with every cup.

Team Spirit: You thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoy working alongside a diverse, motivated team.

What You’ll Get: A competitive salary based on experience.

Access to ongoing training and professional development in coffee and hospitality.

A chance to work with high-quality, ethically sourced coffee beans.

Opportunities for career progression as part of an expanding team.

A positive, supportive work environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.

Ready to Elevate Your Coffee Career? If you’re looking to take the next step in your barista career and join a team that’s committed to quality, innovation, and customer experience, we want to hear from you! Apply now by sending us your CV and a brief cover letter outlining why you’d be the perfect fit for this role.