Head Barista: Lead Coffee, Mentor the Team

BM Caterers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Masterclasses with Michelin-starred-ch

Fully funded development courses (L2-L

Apprenticeship and career development

Freedom Friday—paid day off to vol

Free lunch on shift

Pension and life assurance

Job summary

BM Caterers in London is seeking a Head Barista to lead our coffee offer and deliver outstanding customer experiences from first cup to last.

You’ll coach the team, manage stock and service flow, handle tills, and ensure consistently high-quality beverages in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

This full-time role offers a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for development through masterclasses and funded courses.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a coffee bar and delivering quality beverages.
• Ability to coach and mentor team members.
• Strong organisational skills and cash handling experience.
• Proactive, customer-focused and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Leading the coffee bar and setting the standard for service
• Preparing and serving excellent-quality beverages
• Coaching and supporting team members
• Maintaining a clean, stocked and well-presented coffee area
• Managing stock, displays and service flow
• Handling tills and cash accurately
• Delivering warm, engaging customer experiences
• Supporting the wider team and daily operation

Skills

Barista experience

Coffee passion

Leadership by example

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Job description

BM Caterers in London is seeking a Head Barista to lead our coffee offer and deliver outstanding customer experiences from first cup to last.

You’ll coach the team, manage stock and service flow, handle tills, and ensure consistently high-quality beverages in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

This full-time role offers a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for development through masterclasses and funded courses.