Overview
Head Barista – Premium Café & Restaurant – Central London – £32K to £36K
Looking for a Head Barista role where you can take full ownership of a coffee programme, but still be part of a strong, supportive team?
We’re recruiting a Head Barista for a high-quality, produce-led café and restaurant in Central London, delivering exceptional daytime service in a beautifully designed space.
This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a well-run operation, lead from the front, and elevate a coffee offering that sits at the heart of the guest experience.
The Offer
- £32,000 – £36,000 salary (depending on experience)
- 40-hour contract
- Daytime-focused shifts (5 days out of 7)
- 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Meals on shift + great coffee
- Access to on-site gym
The Operation
- High-quality café & restaurant in Central London.
- Produce-led, modern food concept.
- Busy daytime trade with strong footfall.
- Coffee-led environment with a real focus on quality.
- Stylish, well-designed space with a loyal customer base.
- Part of a growing, forward-thinking hospitality group.
The Coffee & Offering
- Speciality coffee programme with a focus on consistency & quality.
- Espresso-led service with dialling in and extraction control.
- High standards across milk texturing, presentation & workflow.
- Coffee offering designed to complement a fresh, seasonal menu.
- Opportunity to input into development and elevate the programme.
- Balanced service – quality-driven but fast-paced.
The Role
- Lead the day-to-day coffee operation.
- Run service and set the tone on the floor.
- Train, mentor and develop the barista team.
- Ensure consistency, quality and presentation in every cup.
- Manage stock, ordering and waste control.
- Maintain equipment and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
- Support the wider front-of-house team when needed.
About You, The Head Barista
- Proven experience as a Senior or Head Barista is ke
- Strong technical coffee knowledge (espresso, extraction, milk
- Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com
Job Tenure: Permanent
