At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a vibrant coffee bar, crafting exceptional drinks and mentoring a passionate team.
- Company: The Flour Pot Bakery, a beloved community hub in Brighton and Hove.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, a fun work environment, and the chance to develop your coffee skills.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Join us to create memorable experiences and share your love for coffee with the community.
- Qualifications: 2+ years of barista experience and a passion for hospitality and teaching.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
The Flour Pot Bakery is a beloved community hub known for its artisanal breads, pastries, and welcoming atmosphere. We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, creativity, and customer satisfaction. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Assistant Manager to join our team and help us continue to create memorable experiences for our customers.
The Head Barista is a hands-on leader responsible for delivering exceptional coffee, maintaining bar standards, and guiding the barista team. This role blends technical coffee expertise with leadership, training, and daily operations to ensure every guest has a consistently great experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead daily coffee bar operations, ensuring speed, quality, and consistency
- Prepare and serve espresso drinks, brewed coffee, and specialty beverages to Flour Pot standards
- Train, mentor, and support baristas; set the tone for hospitality and teamwork
- Oversee coffee quality control, including dialing in espresso and maintaining recipes
- Maintain cleanliness, organisation, and food safety standards at the bar
- Manage coffee inventory, ordering, and waste reduction
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate maintenance as needed
- Collaborate with the Coffee Technician, Coffee Trainer and Milk Shed Roastery team to ensure consistent product offering, understanding and knowledge of all new coffee releases, equipment and seasonal drinks
- Step in during busy service periods and model calm, efficient leadership
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of barista experience; leadership or training experience strongly preferred
- Strong espresso and milk-texturing skills
- Passion for coffee, hospitality, and teaching others
- Ability to lead by example in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented
Head Barista - Ditchling Road, Brighton and Hove employer: The Flour Pot Bakery
The Flour Pot Bakery is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises collaboration and personal growth. Located in the picturesque West Hove, employees benefit from a supportive environment that encourages hands-on leadership and fosters strong relationships with customers. With opportunities for professional development in the dynamic hospitality sector, joining our team means being part of a community dedicated to excellence and seasonal success.
