Head Barista - Premium Café & Restaurant

Head Barista – Premium Café & Restaurant – Central London – £32K to £36K

Looking for a Head Barista role where you can take full ownership of a coffee programme, but still be part of a strong, supportive team?

We’re recruiting a Head Barista for a high-quality, produce-led café and restaurant in Central London, delivering exceptional daytime service in a beautifully designed space.

This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a well-run operation, lead from the front, and elevate a coffee offering that sits at the heart of the guest experience.

The Offer

£32,000 – £36,000 salary (depending on experience)40-hour contractDaytime-focused shifts (5 days out of 7)33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)Meals on shift + great coffeeAccess to on-site gym

The Operation

High-quality café & restaurant in Central London.Produce-led, modern food concept.Busy daytime trade with strong footfall.Coffee-led environment with a real focus on quality.Stylish, well-designed space with a loyal customer base.Part of a growing, forward-thinking hospitality group.

The Coffee & Offering

Speciality coffee programme with a focus on consistency & quality.Espresso-led service with dialling in and extraction control.High standards across milk texturing, presentation & workflow.Coffee offering designed to complement a fresh, seasonal menu.Opportunity to input into development and elevate the programme.Balanced service – quality-driven but fast-paced.

The Role

Lead the day-to-day coffee operation.Run service and set the tone on the floor.Train, mentor and develop the barista team.Ensure consistency, quality and presentation in every cup.Manage stock, ordering and waste control.Maintain equipment and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.Support the wider front-of-house team when needed.

About You, The Head Barista

Proven experience as a Senior or Head Barista is keStrong technical coffee knowledge (espresso, extraction, milkReliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com