Senior Barista

WatchHouse - Millennium Bridge; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coffee house in London is seeking a Senior Barista to join their team at the iconic One Millennium Bridge location. In this role, you will ensure the highest quality of drinks, manage daily bar operations, and train and develop the bar team. Ideal candidates will have a passion for specialty coffee, exceptional communication skills, and experience in a similar role. This position offers a vibrant work environment with strong team values and numerous perks, including free coffee and development training.

Benefits

Free Coffee & Drinks – Always

Monthly Coffee Gift

Free Lunch Every Shift

Team Social Budget

Annual WatchHouse Party

30% Off All Food

30% Off Retail Coffee

Supportive Managers

Best-in-Class Training

Access to SCA Training

Career Progression That's Real

Qualifications

• Experience in specialty coffee preparation.
• Strong knowledge of coffee equipment maintenance.
• Passionate about training and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality of all drinks served.
• Manage daily service and production activities.
• Train and develop the bar team.

Skills

Passion for coffee

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Customer service expertise

Job description

This December, we’re opening the doors to our stunning new House at One Millennium Bridge – an iconic London location where the city meets the Thames. Set against one of the capital’s most recognisable backdrops, this beautiful new space will bring WatchHouse’s signature Modern Coffee experience to the heart of the riverfront.

We’re on the lookout to build our team for this exciting new chapter. If you’re passionate about great coffee, exceptional hospitality, and being part of something special from day one – we’d love to hear from you.

Senior Barista, WatchHouse.

In Short:

Our Senior Baristas are the next generation of Head Baristas. As a Senior Barista, you play a critical role in ensuring the excellent quality of the drinks we serve – you’re a leader for the standard of drinks served in your House. Working alongside the Head Barista, you help to educate and excite the team, maintain the equipment and machines, provide unparalleled hospitality to build our guest base, and cultivate and positively foster the WatchHouse culture.

Directly reports into (Line Manager): House Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Quality of all coffee & drinks which leave the bar
• Ensuring the entire team is aware of current drinks offerings and standards.
• Day to day management of the service and production.
• Support with coffee equipment maintenance.
• Training & Development of the bar team, take a proactive approach in identifying opportunities for progression and highlighting training needs.
• Support with stock control and ordering.
• Meet and communicate regularly with the House Manager providing valuable insights and ideas on:
• Bar Staff Scheduling.
• Drinks Sales & Speed of Service Opportunities
• Drinks Training & Development

Key to this role:

• Live and breathe our core values of Passion, Empathy, Can Do and Diligence
• Always well-presented and wearing the following WatchHouse uniform standards.
• Positive, upbeat and bringing personality and soul to the role – a real people‑person who is a team player through and through, calm under pressure and is comfortable having difficult conversations if needed. I do this in a professional manner.
• Someone who works brilliantly with others. I am also supportive of the rest of the WatchHouse business – always willing to help if I am able to.
• Meticulous about cleanliness and love the little details and super organized.
• Always humble and hungry to learn more – striving for excellence.
• Passionate about hospitality, specialty coffee + food and inspiring others using my knowledge.

What can you expect at WatchHouse:

• Free Coffee & Drinks – Always – Sip on your favourite drinks, even on your days off.
• Monthly Coffee Gift – Take home 250g of premium WatchHouse coffee every month.
• Free Lunch Every Shift – Fuel up with great food on the house.
• Team Social Budget – Celebrate, connect, and unwind with your team outside of work.
• Annual WatchHouse Party – Our legendary celebration featuring Core Value Awards, and prizes like trips to coffee farms!
• 30% Off All Food – Any House, any time, just for being part of the team.
• 30% Off Retail Coffee – Stock up on your favourite WatchHouse blends whenever you like.
• Work in Beautifully Designed Houses – Join inspiring spaces equipped with industry‑leading tools, surrounded by passionate hospitality professionals.
• Supportive Managers – We listen, we care, and we adapt to support your needs.
• Best‑in‑Class Training – From your first shift, we set you up for success with on‑and off‑shift development.
• Access to SCA Training – Advance your coffee expertise with recognised industry training (role dependent).
• Off‑Shift Induction Experience – Get to know WatchHouse culture with a full day induction in your first two weeks.
• Career Progression That's Real – With new Houses and growth across the business, your next step is never far away.

Working at WatchHouse.

At WatchHouse, we were born from a passion to do better – driven by diligence, attention to detail, and a genuine care for our craft and our people. We are a people‑first business that values individuality, personality, and the unique contributions of every team member. We champion diversity, insist on equality, and foster inclusion as a non‑negotiable part of our culture. Our team thrives in a respectful, collaborative environment where feedback is welcomed, support is mutual, and excellence is pursued together. Guided by our core values—passion, can do, diligence, and empathy—we build meaningful relationships, celebrate contributions, and work with purpose to deliver the Modern Coffee experience.