Head Barista - Specialty Coffee - £15 per hour + Service Charge

Head Barista – Specialty Coffee – £15 per hour + Service Charge
Contract: 45 hours per week
Role: Full-time

We’re looking for an experienced Head Barista to take ownership of the coffee operation within a premium, quality-focused environment. This is a hands-on role for someone who has a genuine understanding of specialty coffee and the technical knowledge to consistently deliver exceptional coffee, while also leading and developing a team. You’ll be responsible for maintaining high standards behind the bar, ensuring consistency throughout service and helping to continuously improve the overall coffee offering.

The role:

Leading the bar team during service and setting the standard for coffee qualityDialling in espresso and managing grinder calibration and recipes throughout the dayEnsuring consistency across espresso, milk-based drinks and filter coffeePreparing and overseeing V60 and other manual brewing methodsUnderstanding extraction and adjusting grind, dose, yield, temperature and brew time when requiredTraining and supporting baristas to improve their technical coffee skillsMaintaining high standards of latte art and milk preparationCarrying out regular coffee quality checks throughout serviceManaging coffee, bar and retail stock, including ordering and monitoring usageKeeping wastage under control and ensuring stock levels are well managedMaintaining an exceptionally clean, organised and well-presented coffee stationEnsuring coffee equipment is correctly cared for and maintainedSupporting opening and closing routines and ensuring the bar is fully prepared for serviceWorking alongside management on new drinks, seasonal menus and development of the coffee programmeLeading by example during busy services and helping create a professional, positive team environment

What we’re looking for:

Strong practical knowledge of specialty coffeeExcellent espresso preparation and grinder calibration skillsConfident V60 and manual brewing experienceA solid understanding of extraction, brew ratios, grind size and water temperatureKnowledge of different coffee origins and processing methodsStrong milk-steaming and latte art skillsExperience training, coaching or developing other baristasGood understanding of stock control, ordering and day-to-day bar operationsA strong eye for detail and a genuine commitment to consistencyA passion for quality coffee and excellent hospitalityThe confidence to take ownership and make decisions during service

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Kate B OR call 0207 790 2666