Sky Garden - Barista

Oak View Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% discount on food & beverage

Job summary

Oak View Group is seeking a motivated Barista to join Larch Café & Restaurant at Sky Garden in London. The role is a permanent, full-time position (40 hours per week) with a focus on delivering exceptional coffee and guest experiences.

We offer a competitive hourly rate up to £15.71, meals on duty, private healthcare from day one, enhanced pension contributions, and comprehensive training plus clear career progression within Rhubarb Hospitality Collection.

Qualifications

• Previous Barista experience in café/restaurant/hospitality or high-volume environment.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in high-quality beverages.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Ability to work efficiently and stay organised in a busy setting.
• Genuine passion for hospitality and delivering memorable guest experiences.
• Reliable team player and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving high-quality coffee, specialty beverages, and refreshments to guests.
• Delivering friendly, professional, and engaging customer service with every interaction.
• Building rapport with regular guests and creating a welcoming atmosphere.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and organisation throughout the café.
• Supporting the wider team to ensure smooth and efficient daily operations.
• Taking pride in product quality, ensuring every drink is prepared to the highest standard.

Skills

Barista experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Organised in busy settings

Job description

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is reinventing the way the world comes together.

Driven by a passion to revolutionise the live events industry with dynamic thinking and an unshakeable dedication to those we serve, OVG turns up the volume on what makes life extraordinary.

From inspired development to curated hospitality, from brand innovation to premium for all, OVG is setting new standards and redefining expectations for everyone.

About the Venue

22 Bishopsgate, one of London's most iconic workplace locations in the heart of the City, features The Market as its central food and beverage hub spanning 20,000 square feet on the second floor.

Operated exclusively by Rhubarb Hospitality Collection, The Market brings together artisanal coffee from The Gentlemen Baristas, diverse culinary options including the Market Kitchen brasserie and rotating food stalls, and vibrant bars like On Tap wine bar.

Role Purpose

Join our dynamic team at Larch Café & Restaurant, located within the iconic Sky Garden, one of London's most unique dining destinations. Bringing together exceptional food, premium coffee, and spectacular city views, Larch offers a welcoming environment for both guests and team members alike. This is a fantastic 40-hour per week opportunity, providing an excellent work-life balance while working in a fast-paced, professional hospitality setting.

What you will be doing

• Preparing and serving high-quality coffee, specialty beverages, and refreshments to guests and visitors.
• Delivering friendly, professional, and engaging customer service with every interaction.
• Building rapport with regular guests and creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
• Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness, presentation, and organisation throughout the café.
• Supporting the wider team to ensure smooth and efficient daily operations.
• Taking pride in product quality, ensuring every drink is prepared to the highest standard.

What we are looking for

• Previous Barista experience is essential, ideally within a café, restaurant, hospitality, or high-volume customer-facing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing consistently high-quality beverages.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude.
• The ability to work efficiently and remain organised in a busy setting.
• A genuine passion for hospitality and delivering memorable guest experiences.
• A reliable team player who enjoys working collaboratively with others.

Good to know

This is a permanent 40-hour per week role, primarily working Monday to Friday, based at Larch Café & Restaurant, Sky Garden, and paying up to £15.71 per hour. It offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within one of London's most prestigious hospitality businesses while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.

We've recently enhanced our benefits package.

• 40% discount on food and beverage across our restaurants and bars
• meals on duty
• private healthcare from day one
• enhanced pension contributions
• comprehensive training and development programmes
• clear career progression opportunities across Rhubarb Hospitality Collection

Our Inclusion Commitments

OVG is for everyone. Diversity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence.

Wherever you come from, wherever you are going, we'd love to hear from you.

If you need any additional support or adjustments with your application, let us know and we will work with you to ensure you have everything you need.

Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.