Job Description

Fantail is hiring an Experienced Barista / Site Lead to run one of our London cafes.

This role combines hands-on coffee craft with team leadership and cafe management. If you've worked as a

Barista, Senior Barista, Shift Supervisor, or Cafe Manager

, this is your chance to take the next step in your career.

About Us

Fantail is a London cafe group inspired by Antipodean coffee culture. With multiple thriving sites and plans to reach expand into 2027, we're building something ambitious. This is a chance to join a brand on the rise and

shape your career in coffee leadership

.

Why This Role?

Work with

La Marzocco PB espresso machines

and

Mahlkonig grinders

every day.

Career progression

-- move from site leadership to

multi-site management

as Fantail grows into more sites. Access to

coffee training and professional development

(barista, sensory, leadership). Be part of a

supportive, ambitious team

at an independent coffee groups.
Your Day-to-Day

Prepare exceptional coffee drinks with speed, accuracy, and artistry. Lead shifts, support the team and ensure smooth daily operations. Deliver exceptional

customer service / hospitality

. Oversee

cafe operations

: stock, ordering, cleanliness, compliance. Support training and development of the wider team.
What We're Looking For

2+ years' experience in specialty coffee

as a Barista, Senior Barista, or Supervisor. Strong technical coffee skills (dial-in, espresso extraction, milk texturing, filter brewing). Confidence with

La Marzocco espresso machines

and

Mahlkonig grinders

. Leadership ability: shift management, team coaching, problem-solving. A genuine passion for

coffee, hospitality, and teamwork

. Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, and weekends.
What You'll Get

Competitive salary

(based on experience).

28 days paid holiday (incl. bank holidays)

plus your

birthday off

.

Free coffee on shift

+ 50% staff discounts on food, beans, and retail. Structured

training & career development

opportunities. Growth potential into

multi-site

roles.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 14.00-16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Employee discount
Application question(s):

What experience do you have in specialty coffee? Please include details such as the types of cafes you've worked in, how many years you've been a barista, and any formal training or certifications you've completed (e.g. SCA courses, latte art, sensory, brewing, leadership)
Work Location: In person