Senior Barista & Team Lead – Craft Coffee Experience

We’re opening the doors to our new House in Clapham in early 2026 — one of London’s most vibrant neighbourhoods, known for Clapham Common, its village-like charm, and lively high streets. This beautiful new space will bring WatchHouse’s signature Modern Coffee experience to the heart of the community.

As a Senior Barista, you play a critical role in ensuring the excellent quality of the drinks we serve – you’re a leader for the standard of drinks served in your House. Working alongside the Head Barista, you help to educate and excite the team, maintain the equipment and machines, provide unparalleled hospitality to build our guest base, and cultivate and positively foster the WatchHouse culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Quality of all coffee & drinks which leave the bar
• Ensuring the entire team is aware of current drinks offerings and standards.
• Day to day management of the service and production.
• Support with coffee equipment maintenance.
• Training & Development of the bar team, take a proactive approach in identifying opportunities for progression and highlighting training needs.
• Support with stock control and ordering.
• Meet and communicate regularly with the House Manager providing valuable insights and ideas on:
• Bar Staff Scheduling.
• Drinks Sales & Speed of Service Opportunities
• Drinks Training & Development

Key to this role:

• Live and breathe our core values of Passion, Empathy, Can Do and Diligence
• Always well-presented and wearing the following WatchHouse uniform standards.
• Positive, upbeat and bringing personality and soul to the role - a real people-person who is a team player through and through, calm under pressure and is comfortable having difficult conversations if needed.
• Meticulous about cleanliness and love the little details and super organized.
• Always humble and hungry to learn more – striving for excellence.
• Passionate about hospitality, specialty coffee + food and inspiring others using my knowledge.

What can you expect at WatchHouse:

• Free Coffee & Drinks – Always – Sip on your favourite drinks, even on your days off.
• Monthly Coffee Gift – Take home 250 g of premium WatchHouse coffee every month.
• Free Lunch Every Shift – Fuel up with great food on the house.
• Team Social Budget – Celebrate, connect, and unwind with your team outside of work.
• Annual WatchHouse Party – Our legendary celebration featuring Core Value Awards, and prizes like trips to coffee farms!
• 30% Off All Food – Any House, any time, just for being part of the team.
• 30% Off Retail Coffee – Stock up on your favourite WatchHouse blends whenever you like.
• Work in Beautifully Designed Houses – Join inspiring spaces equipped with industry-leading tools, surrounded by passionate hospitality professionals.
• Supportive Managers – We listen, we care, and we adapt to support your needs.
• Best-in-Class Training – From your first shift, we set you up for success with on- and off-shift development.
• Access to SCA Training – Advance your coffee expertise with recognised industry training (role dependent).
• Off-Shift Induction Experience – Get to know WatchHouse culture with a full day induction in your first two weeks.
• Career Progression That’s Real – With new Houses and growth across the business, your next step is never far away.

At WatchHouse, we were born from a passion to do better—driven by diligence, attention to detail, and a genuine care for our craft and our people. We are a people-first business that values individuality, personality, and the unique contributions of every team member. We champion diversity, insist on equality, and foster inclusion as a non-negotiable part of our culture. Our team thrives in a respectful, collaborative environment where feedback is welcomed, support is mutual, and excellence is pursued together. Guided by our core values— passion, can do, diligence, and empathy —we build meaningful relationships, celebrate contributions, and work with purpose to deliver the Modern Coffee experience.