Head Barista

Restaurant Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality provider in Greater London is seeking a passionate Head Barista to lead their team at a recently refurbished café in Canary Wharf. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in coffee, with experience in managing high-quality coffee service. Responsibilities include training team members, ensuring consistency in coffee quality, and enhancing the cafe's reputation through innovative coffee recipes. The role offers benefits including an onsite gym, subsidized lunches, and a pathway for career growth.

Benefits

Onsite gym and pool

Subsidised lunches

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways opportunities

Digital GP access and healthcare benefits

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards on spending

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a barista supervisor or leader in high-volume or specialty coffee.
• A passion for teaching and mentoring within the coffee environment.
• High standards and commitment to outstanding customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of baristas, enhancing their skills in espresso and coffee presentation.
• Maintain quality and consistency across all coffee served.
• Develop coffee recipes and improve service standards to enhance the cafe's reputation.

Skills

Leadership in coffee team management

Espresso extraction and milk texturing

Deep knowledge of coffee origins and brewing methods

Job description

Head Barista - London

Calling passionate coffee professionals! We're recruiting for a Head Barista role in Canary Wharf, paying 16 per hour!

Join our team as a Head Barista and take charge of a recently refurbished cafe, serving 400-500 coffees daily. This role is ideal for a skilled professional ready to lead a dedicated team and raise the bar for coffee quality and customer experience, using their deep technical knowledge to train, coach, and inspire.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead and manage a team of 2 baristas, upskilling them in espresso extraction, milk texturing, alternative brew methods, and coffee presentation
• Maintain consistency and quality across every cup, from high-volume mid-morning rushes to carefully crafted specialty drinks
• Develop and refine coffee recipes, and service standards to enhance the caf's reputation as a destination, not just a takeaway spot
• Monitor and manage equipment, beans, and workflow to ensure operational excellence

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience as a barista supervisor or team leader in a high-volume or specialty coffee environment
• Deep knowledge of coffee origins, roast profiles, extraction techniques, milk steaming, and alternative brewing methods
• Passion for teaching and mentoring, with the ability to elevate the skills of a small team
• High standards, quality-driven, and committed to delivering outstanding customer experiences

We offer an onsite gym and pool, subsidised lunches, and just a 2-minute walk from Canary Wharf tube, perfect for a coffee leader looking to advance their career.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Onsite gym and pool
• Subsidised lunches
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un‑wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!