Senior Speciality Barista — Lead Coffee & Training

Blackbird Balham; Tooting; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus opportunities

Coffee training and development

Opportunities to progress within Black

Staff discount

Friendly and supportive working env

Growing independent London bakery

Job summary

Blackbird Bakery in London is seeking an experienced Speciality Barista to join our team. This senior Team Member role includes responsibility for coffee standards and, when required, opening or closing as Manager on Duty.

You will perform all standard Team Member duties across the shop with a focus on exceptional coffee and customer service. You will contribute to maintaining high cleanliness and efficiency, training other Team Members, and upholding Blackbird recipes and coffee standards

Qualifications

• Previous barista experience in a busy café or specialty coffee environment.
• Strong espresso and milk preparation skills.
• Good understanding of coffee extraction and dialling in.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers across all areas of the shop.
• Support food preparation and service; maintain displays and replenish products.
• Complete opening and closing cleaning tasks; maintain food safety and hygiene standards.
• Support the team during busy periods and help train other Team Members.
• When required, act as Manager on Duty: open/close shop, follow procedures, ensure readiness for customers.

Skills

Barista experience

Espresso skills

Milk preparation

Job description

Blackbird Bakery in London is seeking an experienced Speciality Barista to join our team. This senior Team Member role includes responsibility for coffee standards and, when required, opening or closing as Manager on Duty.

You will perform all standard Team Member duties across the shop with a focus on exceptional coffee and customer service. You will contribute to maintaining high cleanliness and efficiency, training other Team Members, and upholding Blackbird recipes and coffee standards