PART TIME SPECIALITY BARISTA — VAUXHALL, LONDON

BVN Ventures Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An independent coffee shop in London is seeking a part-time barista to enhance their team. The role offers flexible hours and a pay range of £12.00 to £14.00 per hour plus tips. With a focus on quality service, baristas will benefit from training and progression opportunities, as well as perks like paid lunch breaks and staff discounts.

Benefits

Paid lunch break

Unlimited shift drinks

50% staff discount

Qualifications

• 12+ months speciality barista experience required.
• Confident in dial-in and machine calibrating.
• Punctuality and reliability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Dial in and keep espresso quality consistent.
• Steam milk to high standards and pour latte arts.
• Support safe food handling and hygiene standards.

Skills

Speciality barista experience

Milk texturing

Pace and tidy habits

Guest communication

Food safety level 2

Education

Level 2 food safety

Job description

Overview

Unique Coffee House is an independent, community-focused speciality coffee shop in Vauxhall. Opened less than a year ago, we’ve already earned all 5-star Google reviews and a reputation as a local gem with a loyal customer base. Join us at a high-growth moment to help shape the bar, raise standards, and grow with a brand guests genuinely love. Daytime only (Mon–Fri 7:30–16:00; Sat 9:00–15:00). Here, you’re not just making coffee—you’re a host, an educator, a culture-builder. Your service turns first-timers into friends and regulars, and your standards shape what local coffee means. You’ll help build a local landmark, set the mood each morning, and turn our guests into neighbours.

Why You’ll Like It Here

Daytime only: finish by 4 pm on weekdays, 3 pm Saturdays. Great kit: La Marzocco Linea PB + Mahlkönig E65S grinders; tidy, efficient bar. Centrally located: easy commute (Vauxhall, Westminster, Waterloo stations are all accessible, cycle-friendly). Training that sticks: structured onboarding + external workshop access (latte art/espresso development/SCA pathway). Benefits that matter: paid 30-minute lunch break for every 6-hour shift, unlimited shift drinks, 50% staff discount. Fair & fast hiring: feedback within 72 hours. Real progression: skill-matrix with pay bumps tied to milestones.

Our Values & Team Culture

We believe in kindness, creativity, hustle and integrity. Take pride in crafted, memorable service – know your regulars, greet everyone, leave a positive touch point with every cup. We celebrate individuality, welcome diverse perspectives, and want every barista to feel at home and empowered to grow.

Hours, Pay & Benefits

Pay: £12.00–£14.00 p/h (experience-based) + tips. Part-Time: up to 20h/week (Saturday rotation expected). Perks: paid lunch break; unlimited shift drinks; 50% staff discount. Training: onboarding + external course access via SCA-accredited training partners (latte art/espresso development/sensory skills). Progression: probation review at 12 weeks, then pay bumps on skill sign-off and path to keyholder/full-time.

Key Responsibilities

• Dial in and keep espresso quality consistent all day.
• Steam milk to high standards and pour repeatable latte arts.
• Rotate across shots, milk and serve roles to keep pace and hospitality sharp.
• Care for machines, grinders, FOH and prep areas; end-of-day cleaning and backflush.
• Upsell bakes and food; operate POS/cash; deliver friendly, fast FOH service.
• Support safe food handling, allergen and hygiene standards.
• Communicate, support and bring your ideas and energy to every shift.

What You’ll Bring

• 12+ months speciality barista experience.
• Confident dial-in, machine calibrating, milk texturing, repeatable latte art and cleaning equipment.
• Composure, pace and tidy habits; strong team and guest communication.
• Right to work in the UK; punctuality and reliability.
• Level 2 food safety.
• If you’re passionate, flexible, always learning, and take pride in your craft, you’ll thrive here.

Selection Process

Selected candidates will be invited to a 1-hour trial shift at the café, including 30-min hands-on work at the bar and a 30-min interview with the founder.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and are committed to an inclusive and fair recruitment process.

Experience, Languages, Employment, Schedule, Salary, Benefits

• Experience: Required
• Languages: English – Advanced
• Employment: Part-time
• Schedule: Monday-Friday 7 am - 4.30 pm. Saturday 8.30 am - 3.30 pm.
• Salary: £13 – £15 hourly
• Benefits: + Tips
• Starting time: Immediate start!

About Unique Coffee House: Independent, community-focused speciality café in Vauxhall. We’re hiring both full-time and part-time baristas to help us raise the bar—on taste, speed and hospitality experience.