£27000–£32000 yearly
Full-time
London
Barista – Speciality Coffees - Qinwan Café – The Chancery Rosewood Location: Mayfair, London Job Type: Full-time Salary: £27,000 – £32,000 per year (depending on experience) About Qinwan Café Qinwan Café is an exciting new café concept opening within The Chancery Rosewood. The café offers a refined yet welcoming environment, serving exceptional speciality coffee, premium teas, and a carefully curated selection of ice cream, patisseries, dates, and sandwiches. We are building a passionate and talented team to deliver an elevated café experience, where quality, precision, and hospitality come together. The Role We are seeking a skilled and passionate Barista specialising in speciality coffee to join our opening team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who takes pride in their craft, has a deep appreciation for high-quality coffee, and thrives in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment. You will play a key role in delivering exceptional coffee experiences, maintaining the highest standards in preparation, presentation, and consistency. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and serve speciality coffee to an exceptional standard, • Demonstrate strong knowledge of coffee origins, flavour profiles, and brewing techniques, • Engage with guests, offering recommendations and sharing coffee knowledge, • Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the coffee station, • Ensure all equipment is properly maintained and calibrated, • Support smooth service during busy periods, • Uphold all hygiene, health, and safety standards What We’re Looking For Experience • Proven experience as a Barista in a speciality coffee environment, • Experience working with high-quality coffee equipment and grinders, • Familiarity with different brewing methods (espresso, pour-over, etc.) Skills & Attributes • Passion for speciality coffee and continuous learning, • Strong attention to detail and consistency, • Excellent customer service and communication skills, • Ability to work efficiently under pressure, • Positive, professional, and team-oriented attitude What We Offer • Competitive salary plus service charge, • Opportunity to be part of an exciting new opening, • Ongoing training and development in speciality coffee, • Career progression within a luxury hospitality group, • Staff meals on duty, • A supportive and collaborative team environment Schedule Full-time position with shift-based scheduling based on operational needs. Join us at Qinwan Café and be part of a team that values craftsmanship, quality, and exceptional guest experiences.