Barista

at Qima Coffee Ltd

Date Posted:
18 Nov
Location:
London, GB
Position:
Barista
Job Type:
Full-time
Salary:
13.0 - 15.0
Salary Type:
Hourly

Role Overview: As a Barista at Qima Cafe, you will be the heart of our café operation, crafting beautiful coffee beverages while providing exceptional service to our customers. Your role will include brewing high-quality espresso drinks, managing the flow of orders, keeping the café clean and organized, and working closely with a team that shares your commitment to excellence.

Key Responsibilities: Coffee Preparation: Prepare a range of specialty coffee drinks with a focus on quality, consistency, and customer satisfaction. Customer Engagement: Greet and serve customers with a friendly, positive attitude, providing them with detailed knowledge about our coffee offerings. Cleanliness & Organisation: Maintain a clean and organized workspace in accordance with health and safety guidelines, ensuring the café is always welcoming for customers. Team Collaboration: Work effectively as part of a team to ensure smooth café operations, supporting colleagues during busy periods. Innovation: Show curiosity and enthusiasm for experimenting with new brewing techniques, coffee profiles, and dessert pairings to elevate the customer experience. Café Environment: Contribute to a warm, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere that reflects the high standards of our café.

Who We’re Looking For: Experience in Specialty Coffee: You have at least one year of experience working with specialty coffee, whether in a café, barista role, or similar environment. Passion for Coffee & Quality: You care about quality coffee and are passionate about delivering the best experience for every customer. Attention to Detail: A strong focus on cleanliness, organization, and maintaining high standards of quality in everything you do. Customer-Centric: You love engaging with customers, creating memorable experiences, and sharing your knowledge of coffee. Team Player: You thrive in a team environment, supporting your colleagues and contributing to a positive atmosphere. Self-Motivated & Reliable: You can work independently, stay focused during busy periods, and ensure tasks are completed on time. Flexible Availability: You’re available to work flexible shifts, including weekends.

Why Join Us? Growth Opportunities: At Qima Cafe, we’re committed to helping you grow in your career. Whether you’re looking to deepen your coffee expertise or take on new responsibilities, there’s plenty of room to advance within our business. Work with the Best: Our team works with some of the finest coffees and pastries available, alongside top coffee professionals and pastry chefs.

Benefits: Exciting and flexible opportunities for full-time and part-time roles 1+ year of experience in specialty coffee or high-end hospitality preferred Competitive salary starting from £13+/hour Enjoy exclusive perks: 40% off retail items and a complimentary drink, and pastry during shifts Career progression in a growing brand celebrated for excellence Access to elite training programs led by our in-house Barista Champion, with pathways to Barista Hustle certification and potential SCA sponsorships

Pay: £11.50-£14.00 per hour

How to Apply: We’d love to hear from you! Please send us a brief overview of your experience in the coffee industry, why you’re passionate about the role, and why you’d be a great fit for the Qima Cafe team. You can send your application (CV and Cover Letter) directly to [email protected].