Lead Barista – Elevate Coffee Quality & Team Growth

Trading-Post-Coffee-Roasters; Lewes; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free coffee and discounted meals on-sh

50% employee discount on food anddrink

Discounts on beans and retail products

Discounts across Beachfront Leisure

Birthday Gift Card for every team

Mental health and wellbeing support

Company pension scheme

Ongoing coffee education and training

Internal career progression

Job summary

Trading Post Coffee Roasters is seeking a Head Barista to lead coffee quality across the Coffee House and coach the team to deliver exceptional beverages daily. You will work with management to uphold high standards, train colleagues, and inspire confidence behind the machine.

You’ll bring passion for specialty coffee, hands-on leadership, and a commitment to hospitality that creates memorable experiences for guests.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Barista in a quality coffee environment.
• Strong knowledge of specialty coffee and brewing methods.
• Ability to coach and develop others and lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coffee station and set the standard for quality across every shift.
• Dial in grinders and monitor espresso extraction for consistency.
• Coach, train and support Baristas, developing technical skills and confidence.
• Monitor service speed without compromising quality.
• Prepare exceptional coffee and latte art.
• Share knowledge with guests and colleagues about coffees, methods and retail products.
• Maintain and service coffee equipment to high standards.
• Collaborate with management to identify training opportunities and improve standards.
• Support the wider team during busy services with a positive, hands-on approach.

Skills

Barista experience

Specialty coffee knowledge

Coaching & developing people

Lead by example

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Commercial espresso machines

Grinders

Job description

Trading Post Coffee Roasters is seeking a Head Barista to lead coffee quality across the Coffee House and coach the team to deliver exceptional beverages daily. You will work with management to uphold high standards, train colleagues, and inspire confidence behind the machine.

You’ll bring passion for specialty coffee, hands-on leadership, and a commitment to hospitality that creates memorable experiences for guests.