Lead Barista and Keyholder

Plumpton College; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic café and farm shop in the United Kingdom seeks a Head Barista and Keyholder to join their vibrant team. This role prioritizes exceptional customer service and requires proven experience in leadership within coffee preparation environments. Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, leading barista training, and managing inventory. The position also offers a competitive salary with a generous benefits package, ensuring opportunities for professional growth in an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Benefits

Up to 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Comprehensive CPD opportunities

Structured induction and support during probation

In-house coaching culture

Eligibility for TOTUM card and Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience leading a barista team.
• In-depth knowledge of coffee preparation.
• Multitasking skills in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations for high beverage quality.
• Lead training for the barista team.
• Manage inventory and equipment.

Skills

Proven barista experience in a leadership role

Deep knowledge of coffee preparation techniques

Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment

Flexibility with scheduling, including weekends and holidays

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and ensure the highest beverage quality.
• Lead and train our dynamic barista team.
• Manage inventory, maintain equipment, and handle cash responsibilities.
• Ensure a consistently positive customer experience for all.
• Assist the Retail and Hospitality Manager as required.

Qualifications

• Proven barista experience in a leadership role.
• Deep knowledge of coffee preparation techniques.
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Flexibility with scheduling, including weekends and holidays.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and generous benefits package, including up to 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro‑rata).
• Staff enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Access to comprehensive CPD opportunities and training.
• Structured induction and supported six‑month probationary period.
• Strong coaching culture with in‑house L5 trained coaches.
• Eligibility for a TOTUM card and Blue Light Card.
• Competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth.

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

As a Disability Confident Committed employer and a signatory of the Menopause Pledge, we are proud to foster an inclusive and supportive workplace.

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

If you would like any information available in a more accessible format, please email [e-mail].

We reserve the right to call candidates to interview/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.