Head Barista - Fresh X - Slough

Fresh X is looking for an experienced, hands-on Head Barista who cares about great coffee, friendly service and leading by example.
We’re an independent café serving coffee, matcha, signature drinks and fresh food. You’ll take the lead behind the coffee bar, support our team and make sure every drink meets our standards.
Your role

• Prepare consistently excellent espresso-based drinks, matcha and signature drinks.
• Dial in grinders and adjust espresso recipes to maintain quality throughout the day.
• Deliver confident, consistent latte art.
• Train and support baristas in drink preparation, workflow and customer service.
• Lead the team during busy periods, keeping service organised and welcoming.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and equipment care.
• Monitor stock, help with ordering and reduce waste.
• Work with management on new drinks and improvements to service.

What we’re looking for

• Previous barista experience and strong latte-art skills are essential.
• Confident milk steaming, espresso extraction and grinder adjustment.
• Experience leading shifts or supporting and training colleagues.
• A friendly, reliable person who takes pride in their work.
• The ability to maintain quality and work calmly in a busy café.
• Willingness to help with all aspects of café service.

Previous Head Barista or supervisory experience is preferred, but we’d also welcome an experienced barista ready to take the next step.