Lead Barista & Coffee Quality Coach

Mary Rush Care Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Flour Pot Bakery is seeking an experienced Head Barista to lead daily coffee bar operations, deliver exceptional coffee, and mentor the barista team. You will ensure quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction while managing inventory and coordinating with the Roastery team.

This hands-on leadership role requires 2+ years of barista experience, strong espresso skills, and a passion for hospitality. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and model teamwork and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of barista experience with leadership or training preferred.
• Strong espresso and milk-texturing skills.
• Passion for coffee, hospitality, and teaching others.
• Ability to lead by example in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily coffee bar operations, ensuring speed, quality, and consistency.
• Prepare and serve espresso drinks, brewed coffee, and specialty beverages to Flour Pot standards.
• Train, mentor, and support baristas; set the tone for hospitality and teamwork.
• Oversee coffee quality control, including dialing in espresso and maintaining recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness, organisation, and food safety standards at the bar.
• Manage coffee inventory, ordering, and waste reduction.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate maintenance as needed.
• Collaborate with the Coffee Technician, Coffee Trainer and Milk Shed Roastery team to ensure consistent product offering, understanding and knowledge of all new coffee releases, equipment and seasonal drinks.
• Step in during busy service periods and model calm, efficient leadership.

Skills

Barista leadership

Espresso & milk texture

Hospitality & teaching

Communication & organization

Punctual & detail-oriented

Job description

The Flour Pot Bakery is seeking an experienced Head Barista to lead daily coffee bar operations, deliver exceptional coffee, and mentor the barista team. You will ensure quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction while managing inventory and coordinating with the Roastery team.

This hands-on leadership role requires 2+ years of barista experience, strong espresso skills, and a passion for hospitality. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and model teamwork and