Head Barista – Premium Café & Restaurant – Central London – £32K to £36K

Looking for a Head Barista role where you can take full ownership of a coffee programme, but still be part of a strong, supportive team?

We’re recruiting a Head Barista for a high-quality, produce-led café and restaurant in Central London, delivering exceptional daytime service in a beautifully designed space.

This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a well-run operation, lead from the front, and elevate a coffee offering that sits at the heart of the guest experience.

The Offer

• £32,000 – £36,000 salary (depending on experience)
• 40-hour contract
• Daytime-focused shifts (5 days out of 7)
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Meals on shift + great coffee
• Access to on-site gym

The Operation

• High-quality café & restaurant in Central London.
• Produce-led, modern food concept.
• Busy daytime trade with strong footfall.
• Coffee-led environment with a real focus on quality.
• Stylish, well-designed space with a loyal customer base.
• Part of a growing, forward-thinking hospitality group.

The Coffee & Offering

• Speciality coffee programme with a focus on consistency & quality.
• Espresso-led service with dialling in and extraction control.
• High standards across milk texturing, presentation & workflow.
• Coffee offering designed to complement a fresh, seasonal menu.
• Opportunity to input into development and elevate the programme.
• Balanced service – quality-driven but fast-paced.

The Role

• Lead the day-to-day coffee operation.
• Run service and set the tone on the floor.
• Train, mentor and develop the barista team.
• Ensure consistency, quality and presentation in every cup.
• Manage stock, ordering and waste control.
• Maintain equipment and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Support the wider front-of-house team when needed.

About You, The Head Barista

• Proven experience as a Senior or Head Barista is ke
• Strong technical coffee knowledge (espresso, extraction, milk
• Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com