Calling passionate coffee professionals! We\'re recruiting for a Head Barista role in Canary Wharf, paying £16 per hour!Join our team as a Head Barista and take charge of a recently refurbished cafe, serving 400–500 coffees daily. This role is ideal for a skilled professional ready to lead a dedicated team and raise the bar for coffee quality and customer experience, using their deep technical knowledge to train, coach, and inspire.What you\'ll be doing:Lead and manage a team of 2 baristas, upskilling them in espresso extraction, milk texturing, alternative brew methods, and coffee presentationMaintain consistency and quality across every cup, from high-volume mid-morning rushes to carefully crafted specialty drinksDevelop and refine coffee recipes, and service standards to enhance the café’s reputation as a destination, not just a takeaway spotMonitor and manage equipment, beans, and workflow to ensure operational excellenceWhat you\'ll bring:Proven experience as a barista supervisor or team leader in a high-volume or specialty coffee environmentDeep knowledge of coffee origins, roast profiles, extraction techniques, milk steaming, and alternative brewing methodsPassion for teaching and mentoring, with the ability to elevate the skills of a small teamHigh standards, quality-driven, and committed to delivering outstanding customer experiencesWe offer an onsite gym and pool, subsidised lunches, and just a 2-minute walk from Canary Wharf tube, perfect for a coffee leader looking to advance their career.We ensure you\'re rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:Onsite gym and poolSubsidised lunchesContributory pension schemeGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefitsExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many moreSave money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury\'s, Morrisons and many moreUp to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbusterReceive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brandsUn-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classesYou can share all discounts and offers with your friends and familiesAbout UsRestaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK\'s leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.Job Reference: com/1712/K64501/52781517/SU #RA GroupCompass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
