Specialty Coffee → Roasted in Africa → 1st café in London
(Roasted in Africa • Brewed in London)
Specialty Coffee → Roasted in Africa → 1st café in London
- Curious about how your role as a Barista can make a direct impact in someone’s life?
- Do you make incredible coffee?
- Does delighting everyone you interact with matter to you?
- Are you looking for a role with purpose at a company that is committed to doing the right thing?
About Spring Valley Coffee
At Spring Valley Coffee, we believe in the transformational power of incredible coffee and are on a mission to change the world, one coffee at a time.
As Kenya’s only B Corp-certified specialty coffee roastery & café, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on people and the planet.
Now, we’re bringing our passion for coffee and hospitality to London, and we’re looking to build our team!
Learn more about us here.
Role: Barista
- Location: Camden Passage, Islington, London
- Pay: Competitive, based on experience – at or above London Living Wage
- Hours: Full-time and part-time positions are available. Weekend availability is essential.
While speciality coffee experience is preferred, it’s not required. What matters most is your passion for incredible coffee and great hospitality and a proactive mindset.
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Hospitable, warm & kind and has a great attitude.
- Proactive with a strong work ethic.
- Enthusiastic about our mission and keen to grow.
- Quality-Obsessed: Constantly inspiring and developing the team to be the best they can be, keeping expectations and standards high.
- Dependable: Confidently running shifts and working closely with the Cafe Management team, acting as a reliable backup and motivating the staff.
and who also has the following skills:
- Coffee: Strong espresso-making and latte art.
- Experience working as a Barista in a specialty coffee café setting.
- Excellent customer service and communication.
Every day, you’ll be:
- Crafting Exceptional Coffee: Prepare consistently high-quality espresso-based drinks and manual brews, ensuring every cup meets Spring Valley Coffee’s high standards.
- Delivering Outstanding Customer Service: Create warm and welcoming experiences that turn customers into regulars.
- Maintaining High Standards: Keep the café clean, organised, and running efficiently.
- Engaging with Customers: Educate guests about our specialty coffee, brewing methods, and the stories behind our beans.
- Working as a Team: Collaborate with colleagues to keep service smooth and enjoyable.
- Handling Stock & Equipment: Monitor stock levels, dial in espresso machines, and take care of coffee equipment.
As part of our team, you’ll get:
- Competitive pay, plus tips
- Staff perks: including access to some of the best coffee in the world & discounts on food
- Specialty coffee training and career growth opportunities.
- The chance to be part of a company that’s making an impact.
If you love coffee and want to be part of a purpose-driven team, we’d love to hear from you!
Equality & Diversity Statement
Spring Valley Coffee is an international business that was born in Africa. We are a multicultural business with colleagues, customers & suppliers from all over the world. Embracing diversity in the workplace is both the right thing to do and good for business.
Your ethnicity, origins, beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or age doesn’t matter to us. If you perform, you’ll fit in – whoever you are.
We encourage applications from people with backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in the specialty coffee industry.
