Head Barista - Rondo

21c Museum Hotels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier hospitality brand is looking for a passionate Head Barista to join the team at The Hoxton, Holborn. This role involves leading the coffee service, collaborating with the restaurant team, and developing the coffee menu in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have previous barista experience and a strong dedication to creating memorable experiences for guests and colleagues alike. The position offers competitive benefits and a fun, supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

28 days holidays including bank holidays

Health cash plan

Free night at The Hoxton

Flexible family leave

Regular team events and gatherings

Discounts across Ennismore family

Qualifications

• Previous Barista experience in a busy café/bar ready to step up and lead a team.
• Ability to make all types of coffees and teach others.
• Must be passionate about hospitality and creating memorable experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in delivering smooth service in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with the restaurant team for table and lobby service.
• Take ownership of the coffee section ensuring quality and service.

Skills

Barista experience in busy café/bar

Knowledge of all types of coffees

Passion for hospitality

Teamwork

Job description

Company Description

We’re looking for coffee-fanatic Head Barista to be part of our team in The Hoxton, Holborn. The Hoxton Holborn was the second Hox to join the fam, taking over a Grade II-listed building that was once the factory of George Kent, a famed maker of gadgets and instruments (among them a knife sharpener/cleaner now sitting in the Science Museum, no less). After Kent, BT moved in, and now this former telephone exchange is home to 220 bedrooms (expanding from the original 174) and the Apartment, plus our foodie hotspot Rondo, all a stone’s throw from the capital’s most famous shopping and entertainment districts

Job Description

What you’ll do…

• Lead the team by example in delivering a smooth service that strives for the best for the guest in a fast-paced environment
• Work closely with the rest of the restaurant team in delivering both table and lobby service
• Take ownership of your coffee section, making sure it’s always stocked, looking great and able to deliver a Hox level of service
• Be our coffee champion and share your ideas on developing our coffee & juice menu
• Know your product and systems inside out

Qualifications

What we're looking for...

• Previous Barista experience in a busy café/bar ready to step up and lead a team
• You know how to make all types of coffees out there and can teach them to others
• You’re looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in suits here
• Passion for hospitality – you’re all about creating memorable experiences for others, be they guests or colleagues
• You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get shit done
• You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way

Additional Information

What's in it for you...

• 28 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays), pension, and life insurance.
• A health cash plan to claim money back and get access to lots of ways to support your physical &mental wellbeing.
• It’s ok not to be Ok, we have a confidential hotline for any support you require about anything and a network of mental health first aiders.
• Treat yourself once in a while with lots of retail & hospitality perks through our partners.
• Enjoy a free night at The Hoxton and a meal for two when you first start with us.
• Goes without saying, but we’ll feed you during your shift.
• Excellent discounts across the Ennismore family for you and your nearest and dearest (even if you decide to leave us!)
• Free night at The Hoxton every year and something a little extra £££ when you hit the big milestones!
• Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands.
• Training to get you settled into your role, learning academies to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make and thrive at work.
• Extra time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities.
• Regular team get togethers, from our team drinks to our (pretty special!) bi-annual parties – we know how to have a good time!
• Enhanced family leave for when you’re expanding your familyAn annual diversity and inclusion calendar of events creating opportunities for you to learn, celebrate and make a positive impact.