Job Description

Job Title:

Head Barista

Reports to:

Store Manager and Training Manager

Position Overview & Job Purpose:

The Head Barista will oversee daily operations at the coffee bar, leading a team of Baristas to ensure exceptional customer service, quality coffee preparation, training, and efficient workflow. This role entails a combination of leadership and hands-on tasks, collaborating closely with the Head of Coffee to ensure overall success in all aspects related to coffee.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Follow company recipes and standards to prepare and deliver beverages that meet Hot Numbers coffee standards. Provide excellent customer service. Contribute to developing and expanding the coffee menu, Deep understanding of speciality coffee, including origins, varieties, processing methods, and flavour profiles. Confident in operating espresso machines and other coffee brewing equipment. Ability to develop brewing recipes, adjust grind settings, and calibrate espresso machines to achieve desired taste and consistency. Stay up to date with the latest trends, techniques, and innovations in the speciality coffee industry. Confidently educate and train Baristas and Front-of-House staff on coffee-related matters.

Availability and hours of work:

This is a full-time job role. The successful applicant would be looking to dedicate at least 6 months to the role due to our employee onboarding training program here at Hot Numbers. Unfortunately if you have plans to travel or study, this role is not for you. Our full-time contracts are 32 hours. You will be required to have weekend availability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 12.71 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Referral programme Store discount
Application question(s):

What is your availability for this role? Please note, if you have plans to travel or study, this role is not suitable for you.
Experience:

Speciality Coffee: 1 year (preferred) Barista: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person