At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a vibrant café team and manage daily operations while crafting quality coffee.
- Company: Join a passionate team at a brand new café in Grosvenor Square.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, private GP service, and free therapy sessions.
- Other info: Be part of a mission to engage communities in protecting London’s wildlife.
- Why this job: Perfect for aspiring leaders wanting to grow in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in café roles and a passion for quality coffee required.
The predicted salary is between 16.03 - 16.03 £ per hour.
Salary: £16.03 per hour
We also offer:
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a discretionary Christmas closure
- Private GP service
- Financial, life and leadership coaching
- Life Assurance policy of 3x annual salary
- Salary sacrifice schemes for gym, bicycles, annual leave buying and nursery/childcare
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Access to free online, in-person or telephone therapy
- Free Premium Headspace membership
Location: Grosvenor Square (W1K 2DA)
Role & Responsibilities
This is a very exciting opportunity to join the team at our brand new café in Grosvenor Square! As our Head Barista, you’ll support the Café Operations Manager with the day-to-day management of the café with the support of a small team. This is a great opportunity for a Team Leader or Supervisor wanting to take their first steps towards management. Training to take on more responsibilities and skills will be both provided and encouraged.
Responsibilities will include:
- Managing the day-to-day operations of the café, taking on Café Assistant responsibilities as required
- To lead, train and support with development of the Café Assistants
- To ensure correct setup and food preparations are completed each day
- To manage ordering and complete stocktakes, taking ownership of stock rotation
- To work alongside the Events team to deliver and coordinate hospitality
- To ensure an excellent visitor experience within a supportive team, including support with site operations
- Logging of all food hygiene paperwork including daily checklists and records, and potentially being the first point of contact for Environmental Health Officers
- To report any maintenance issues and logging with the appropriate lead
- To support the Café Operations Manager with staffing rotas, flagging ad-hoc absences or staffing issues
- To help maintain the site’s high level of customer service and online reviews
- To work with the Café Operations Manager to develop new menu ideas
- Site key holder & first aider (including opening/closing site)
Please see job description for full responsibilities and person specification.
Our ideal Head Barista:
- Proven experience in a Café or Catering role at Team Leader level or above
- Operational knowledge of ordering and stock rotation
- Skilled Barista with experience in a fast-paced environment and passion for quality coffee
- Demonstrable knowledge of food hygiene & health and safety legislation
- Ability to use initiative and manage projects simultaneously
Closing Date: 9am 17th August 2026
Does this sound like you? We’d love to hear from you!
Our vision is a London alive with nature, where everyone can experience and enjoy wildlife. In order to achieve our goal of engaging everyone in protecting London’s wildlife for the future, we know that our staff team needs to better reflect and represent all of London’s communities.
Read more about London Wildlife Trust’s commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here. We are also committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk is at the heart of our engagement with people, read more about London Wildlife Trust’s commitment to Safeguarding here.
Head Barista in London employer: London Wildlife Trust
As an Assistant Reserves Officer with London Wildlife Trust, you will be part of a passionate team dedicated to conserving nature in South London. The organisation offers a supportive work culture that values employee growth through training and development opportunities, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including enhanced parental leave and wellness initiatives. With flexible working hours and a focus on community engagement, this role provides a meaningful opportunity to make a positive impact on local wildlife and habitats.
