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 quality
- Dialling in espresso and managing grinder calibration and recipes throughout the day
- Ensuring consistency across espresso, milk:based drinks and filter coffee
- Preparing and overseeing V60 and other manual brewing methods
- Understanding extraction and adjusting grind, dose, yield, temperature and brew time when required
- Training and supporting baristas to improve their technical coffee skills
- Maintaining high standards of latte art and milk preparation
- Carrying out regular coffee quality checks throughout service
- Managing coffee, bar and retail stock, including ordering and monitoring usage
- Keeping wastage under control and ensuring stock levels are well managed
- Maintaining an exceptionally clean, organised and well:presented coffee station
- Ensuring coffee equipment is correctly cared for and maintained
- Supporting opening and closing routines and ensuring the bar is fully prepared for service
- Working alongside management on new drinks, seasonal menus and development of the coffee programme
- Leading by example during busy services and helping create a professional, positive team environment
What Were Looking For
- Strong practical knowledge of specialty coffee
- Excellent espresso preparation and grinder calibration skills
- Confident V60 and manual brewing experience
- A solid understanding of extraction, brew ratios, grind size and water temperature
- Knowledge of different coffee origins and processing methods
- Strong milk:steaming and latte art skills
- Experience training, coaching or developing other baristas
- Good understanding of stock control, ordering and day:to:day bar operations
- A strong eye for detail and a genuine commitment to consistency
- A passion for quality coffee and excellent hospitality
- The confidence to take ownership and make decisions during service
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Head Barista : Specialty Coffee : A GBP 15 per hour + Service Charge in City of Westminster employer: TipTopJob
As an Installation & Commissioning Engineer with us, you'll join a dynamic team in the vibrant London area, where flexibility in working hours allows for a balanced lifestyle. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive work culture that encourages professional growth through ongoing training and development opportunities, alongside competitive salaries and performance bonuses. Our commitment to innovation and excellence ensures that you will be part of exciting projects that make a real impact in the industry.
