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Houston & Hawkes; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance

CODE Hospitality membership

Foodie socials

Learning & progression

Summer Awards Party

Christmas party London

Mon–Fri pattern

37.5 hours

Job summary

Houston & Hawkes is seeking an experienced Barista to join our team at an exciting new client location in Milton Keynes. You will bring a genuine passion for coffee, warm personality and eye for detail to ensure every cup reflects our standards of great service.

As part of a dedicated catering team, you will prepare and serve excellent coffee, maintain presentation, and follow food hygiene and allergen practices. The role is Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week with a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous Barista experience and passion for coffee.
• Catering or food service experience desirable.
• Good food hygiene, allergen awareness and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve consistently excellent coffee and hot beverages to Houston & Hawkes standards.
• Deliver warm, professional and attentive customer service throughout the day.
• Maintain excellent standards of presentation across the coffee bar and service areas.
• Create a welcoming customer experience, building positive relationships through genuine and engaging service.
• Take ownership of the coffee bar, ensuring it is organised, fully stocked and beautifully presented for service.

Skills

Barista experience

Customer service

Time-management

Team player

Job description

Milton Keynes | £29,250 per annum | Monday to Friday | 37.5 hours

Exceptional coffee. Beautifully served. Genuine hospitality in every interaction.

Houston & Hawkes is looking for an experienced Barista to join our team at an exciting new client location in Milton Keynes.

We're looking for someone with a genuine passion for coffee, personality and a real eye for detail - someone who takes pride in every cup they serve and understands how great coffee and thoughtful service can elevate the everyday customer experience. You'll bring warmth, consistency and energy to the coffee bar while taking real ownership of your area and supporting the wider catering team.

THE ROLE

• Prepare and serve consistently excellent coffee and hot beverages to Houston & Hawkes standards.
• Deliver warm, professional and attentive customer service throughout the day.
• Maintain excellent standards of presentation across the coffee bar and service areas.
• Create a welcoming customer experience, building positive relationships through genuine and engaging service.
• Take ownership of the coffee bar, ensuring it is organised, fully stocked and beautifully presented for service.
• Work confidently and efficiently during busy service periods while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
• Support food service, preparation and cleaning tasks as part of the wider catering team.
• Follow food hygiene, allergen awareness and safe working practices at all times.
• Maintain an immaculate working environment, including equipment, counters and customer-facing areas.
• Bring enthusiasm, flexibility and a positive approach to the team every day.

ABOUT YOU

• Previous Barista experience, together with a genuine passion for coffee, food and great service.
• Previous customer service experience, with catering, food service or food production experience desirable.
• A good understanding of basic food hygiene, allergen awareness and safe working practices in a catering environment.
• Excellent time-management and organisational skills, with the ability to work confidently during busy periods.
• A positive, flexible and engaging team player who takes ownership of their role and genuine pride in delivering exceptional standards.

WHY JOIN HOUSTON & HAWKES?

Alongside the opportunity to join an exciting new client location, you'll be joining a business that genuinely invests in its people, celebrates success and creates opportunities to develop.

• Your birthday off every year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• CODE Hospitality membership, giving you access to one of the UK's leading hospitality communities
• Foodie Socials - bringing our teams together to share new concepts, seasonal food and drink ideas and the creativity happening across Houston & Hawkes
• Ongoing learning, development and genuine opportunities for career progression
• Our Summer Awards Party - celebrating the people, achievements and successes across Houston & Hawkes
• An unforgettable Christmas Party at one of London's outstanding venues - bringing the whole business together to celebrate the year in true Houston & Hawkes style
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• 37.5 hours per week

ABOUT HOUSTON & HAWKES

Houston & Hawkes is an award-winning independent caterer creating vibrant, creative and exceptional food and hospitality experiences across some of the UK's most prestigious client sites.

We're a Certified B Corp, recipient of the King's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development 2026 and proud to be ranked No. 14 in The Caterer's Best Places to Work in Hospitality.

If you're an experienced Barista who is passionate about exceptional coffee, thoughtful service and creating a brilliant customer experience, we would love to hear from you.