London
We are a specialty and artisan cafĂŠ committed to exceptional coffee, consistency, and genuine hospitality. Every drink we serve reflects care, precision, and craft â from well-executed espresso to beautifully balanced milk drinks and hand-brewed coffee. We are building a team of professionals who take pride in quality, understand the details behind every cup, and want to be part of a cafĂŠ culture centred on standards, learning, and community. The Role We are looking for an experienced full-time Specialty Barista who brings strong technical coffee knowledge, excellent workflow, and a high standard of customer service. This role is for someone who is confident behind the machine, understands espresso recipes and extraction theory, and can consistently produce high-quality coffee in a fast-paced service environment. This is not a basic barista position. We are looking for someone who already has solid specialty coffee experience and can confidently dial in espresso, maintain equipment properly, and deliver consistency throughout service. Responsibilities ⢠Prepare and serve consistently high-quality espresso-based drinks, milk drinks, pour-overs, and other specialty beverages, ⢠Dial in espresso daily and throughout service, adjusting grind, dose, yield, and shot time as needed to maintain flavour and consistency, ⢠Demonstrate a clear understanding of coffee ratios, extraction times, and how to correct under-extracted or over-extracted shots, ⢠Texture milk to a high standard and produce clean, consistent latte art, ⢠Work confidently on a La Marzocco espresso machine, ⢠Operate, clean, calibrate, and maintain a MahlkĂśnig grinder to ensure optimal performance, ⢠Carry out routine cleaning and maintenance of all coffee equipment, including grinders, group heads, steam wands, baskets, showers, and backflushing procedures, ⢠Monitor espresso quality through regular taste checks and ensure drinks meet expected flavour profile and presentation standards, ⢠Maintain excellent workflow during busy periods without compromising quality, ⢠Keep the bar, equipment, and front-of-house area clean, organised, and fully stocked at all times, ⢠Monitor stock levels, report shortages promptly, and support ordering and inventory control, ⢠Follow all food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards consistently, ⢠Deliver warm, professional, and knowledgeable customer service, ⢠Minimum 1â2 yearsâ experience in a specialty coffee environment, ⢠Strong practical knowledge of:, ⢠espresso recipes and brew ratios, ⢠shot timing and extraction control, ⢠grind adjustment and dial-in, ⢠milk texturing and latte art, ⢠coffee flavour balance and consistency, ⢠Experience working with La Marzocco coffee machines, ⢠Experience using and maintaining MahlkĂśnig grinders, ⢠Ability to explain how and why to adjust a shot when extraction is running too fast or too slow, ⢠Strong understanding of daily cleaning routines, preventative maintenance, and correct equipment care, ⢠Experience with stock control and cafĂŠ inventory management, ⢠Excellent attention to detail and pride in presentation, taste, and cleanliness, ⢠Calm, organised, and efficient under pressure, ⢠Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player, ⢠Good communication skills and a professional attitude, ⢠Food Hygiene / Food Safety certification preferred; this will be highly valued, ⢠Qualifications, ⢠Previous barista experience is advantageous but not essential; training will be provided for suitable candidates., ⢠Knowledge of food safety standards and procedures is desirable., ⢠Experience in serving customers in a fast-paced environment is preferred., ⢠Basic food preparation skills are beneficial., ⢠Good time management skills to handle multiple orders efficiently during busy periods., ⢠Ability to perform basic maths accurately for cash handling purposes., ⢠Strong interpersonal skills with a friendly attitude towards customers and colleagues., ⢠Competitive pay based on experience, ⢠Flexible scheduling, ⢠Ongoing training and opportunities for growth, ⢠Supportive and quality-driven team environment, ⢠Access to premium specialty coffee, ⢠your CV, ⢠a short cover letter outlining your specialty coffee experience, ⢠the espresso recipe or brew ratio you are most comfortable working with, ⢠how you would adjust a shot running too quickly