Head Barista: Lead Coffee Team & Train for Great Coffee

Cornish Bakery; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on food

Pasty Perks

Wage savings plan

Health & wellbeing services

Birthday off

Shareholder fund

Team events

28 days holiday

Job summary

Cornish Bakery in Harrogate is seeking a Head Barista to lead coffee standards and develop a passionate team. You’ll coach colleagues, refine espresso work, and ensure a welcoming bakery experience at the heart of the community.

You’ll train through hands-on leadership, maintain top quality drinks, and inspire others to deliver outstanding customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong barista skills and a genuine passion for high-quality coffee.
• Experience using and adjusting commercial espresso machines and grinders.
• The confidence and patience to train, coach and inspire others.
• A customer-first approach and pride in delivering consistently high standards.

Responsibilities

• Train and coach the team to deliver World’s Best Coffee consistently.
• Lead by example on the coffee machine, delivering exceptional drinks and warm service.
• Dial in and adjust espresso equipment for perfect extraction.
• Maintain excellent coffee quality, presentation, cleanliness and equipment care.
• Build colleagues’ confidence through hands-on coaching and feedback.
• Prepare our award-winning food and uphold high bakery standards.
• Support the Management Team with smooth day-to-day bakery operations.
• Be part of a team that aims higher at all times.

Skills

Barista skills

Espresso machines

Training & coaching

Customer focus

Teamwork

Quality standards

Job description

Cornish Bakery in Harrogate is seeking a Head Barista to lead coffee standards and develop a passionate team. You’ll coach colleagues, refine espresso work, and ensure a welcoming bakery experience at the heart of the community.

You’ll train through hands-on leadership, maintain top quality drinks, and inspire others to deliver outstanding customer service in a fast-paced environment.