Meletius Coffee Roasters is a Roastery based in Wembley, London.
We are professional, agile, innovative, and our goal is to make Meletius dedicated to perfecting the experience of our customers. Through continuous innovation and with a commitment to outstanding quality, we ensure our well-designed speciality graded coffees are of unbeatable standard for those who know and appreciate the best!
Job Overview:
We are looking for a passionate and reliable Barista / Roastery Assistant to join our team. This is a dual-role position combining front-of-house customer service and coffee preparation with back-of-house roastery support. You'll be a key player in delivering exceptional coffee experiences while helping maintain the day-to-day operations of the roastery.
Key Responsibilities:
Barista Duties:
Prepare high-quality espresso-based and manual brew coffee drinks to company standards
Provide friendly, knowledgeable customer service
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the cafe/bar area
Operate and maintain coffee equipment (espresso machines, grinders, brewers)
Restock and rotate inventory and supplies
Process sales using POS system accurately
Educate customers about coffee offerings and products
Roastery Assistant Duties:
Assist in weighing, packing, and labelling roasted coffee
Help with daily roasting prep, including green bean organization and batch tracking
Maintain cleanliness of the roastery space and equipment
Assist with inventory management and deliveries
Support quality control by cupping and recording coffee profiles (training provided)
Follow food safety and hygiene protocols
Qualifications:
Previous barista experience preferred, but training can be provided
Interest in specialty coffee and willingness to learn about roasting and sourcing
Physically fit and capable of manoeuvring 20kg of coffee (green coffee bags)
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Must be punctual, dependable, and enthusiastic
Preferred (But Not Required):
Experience with manual brewing methods (V60, Chemex, AeroPress, etc.)
Knowledge of roasting equipment or coffee production processes
Food safety or barista certification
Perks & Benefits:
Coffee training and
career development
opportunities within Meletius Ltd.
Latte Art Training by
Claudiu Consferenti
Opportunity to represent
coffee competitions
across UK
Staff discounts on coffee and merchandise
Supportive and friendly team culture
Potential to grow into a full-time roasting or coffee education role
- Job Types: Full Time
- Pay: 13.85 per hour
- Schedule:
Monday - Friday with alternating weekend shifts
- 3 Locations:
Meletius Speciality Coffee Roasters
37-39 High Holborn
WC1V6AA
Must Wine Bar x Meletius
2-4 Camden Passage
N1 8ED
Meletius Ltd (Head quarters)
Wembley Commercial Centre
Building B Unit GC
HA9 7UR
- Ability to commute/relocate:
London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)