Head Barista and Keyholder

Plumpton College; Plumpton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant café and farm shop is looking for a Head Barista and Keyholder to oversee daily operations, ensure exceptional beverage quality, and lead a dynamic barista team. Candidates should have proven barista experience and strong communication skills, with flexibility in scheduling. The position offers competitive pay, generous leave, and a supportive workplace, reflecting values of ambition and professionalism. Candidates are encouraged to apply quickly as the position may close earlier than expected.

Benefits

Up to 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Comprehensive CPD opportunities

Wellbeing benefits

TOTUM card and Blue Light Card eligibility

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a barista role with leadership responsibilities.
• Knowledge of coffee preparation techniques.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the café.
• Ensure the highest beverage quality.
• Lead and train barista team.
• Manage inventory and maintain equipment.
• Handle cash responsibilities.

Skills

Barista experience

Customer service

Coffee preparation techniques

Strong communication skills

Ability to multitask

Job description

Head Barista and Keyholder

Join our vibrant team at One Garden Brighton, where we blend a busy café and farm shop within a stunning garden setting. We are seeking a Head Barista and Keyholder who is passionate about coffee and dedicated to exceptional customer service. This role has been designed to support our Retail and Hospitality Manager.

In this role, you will oversee daily operations and ensure the highest beverage quality while leading and training our dynamic barista team. You will manage inventory, maintain equipment, and handle cash responsibilities whilst ensuring a consistently positive customer experience for all.

Your strong communication skills will help create a positive environment for both staff and customers.

We are looking for candidates with proven barista experience in a leadership role and a deep knowledge of coffee preparation techniques. The ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and flexibility with scheduling, including weekends and holidays, is essential.

Join us for competitive pay, a vibrant and exciting opportunities for professional growth and the chance to support and develop a growing team. If you're ready to brew something special, apply now to be a part of our community!

At Plumpton College and One Garden Brighton, we live our values - Ambitious, Professional, Enterprising, Passionate, Supportive - in everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary alongside a generous benefits package, including up to 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata). Staff are enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme and have access to comprehensive CPD opportunities and training. As a Disability Confident Committed employer and a signatory of the Menopause Pledge, we are proud to foster an inclusive and supportive workplace. New colleagues benefit from a structured induction and a supported six-month probationary period, as well as a strong coaching culture with in-house L5 trained coaches.

Employees also enjoy a range of lifestyle and wellbeing benefits such as eligibility for a TOTUM card and Blue Light Card.

Our commitment to staff wellbeing and community is further demonstrated through regular networking events, active EDI and Sustainability committees and social events at Christmas.

We reserve the right to call candidates to interview or withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as soon as possible.