Barista

A bit about us. Grind is a hospitality company that lives in London. Since opening Shoreditch Grind in 2011, the brand has expanded across London with cafes, coffee shops and coffee trucks, burning the candle at both ends to serve coffee, food, and cocktails to a killer soundtrack.

Our cafés and coffee shops were where Grind all began, and they’re still the beating heart of Grind. They’re vibrant, exciting and sometimes high-pressure places to work.

We think coffee can be a force for good. Whether it’s through creating the UK’s first compostable coffee pods, our plastic-free packaging or carbon-free shipping - we’re on a mission to be the world’s most sustainable coffee company.

In 2023, we created our charity, the Better Coffee Foundation, to undo the damage done by the global coffee industry - in our first year, we recovered 43 million pods’ worth of ocean-bound plastic.

A bit about the role. We are looking for a skilled barista with great attention to detail, efficiency and cleanliness when it comes to all things coffee. You will have previous experience in a high volume coffee environment, serving quality shots and steaming milk. You must be comfortable working with our machines; La Marzocco Linea PB machines and Mahlkonig e65s grinders. Most importantly, you must be able to deliver great tasting coffee in a friendly, engaging and customer-focused manner.

Role responsibilities. Ability to dial in Grinders for both House Blend & Light Blend to our brand standards and the desired taste of our different blends To open and close down coffee the section independently Multi-task and deliver a busy service solo Maintain coffee service to the desired speed of service, quality of product and overall consistency set by Grind Deliver coffee to customers in an engaging and friendly manner Ability to pour basic latte art and understand how to stretch all the milks used at Grind Maintain a clean section at all times An understanding of all types of coffee offered by Grind including House Blend, Light Blend, Filter, Decaf and all our retail coffees Communicate any stock shortages/ issues to the Head Barista or Manager on shift Wear full and correct uniform always

You’ll have. The ability to work collaboratively and excel during high-demand service times Effective & efficient communication skills Strong barista skills in dialling in, milk texturing, coffee extraction and basic equipment maintenance Strong multi-tasking skills, ability to problem-solve with a solutions-driven approach A friendly, approachable and a fun work attitude

Diversity and Inclusion. Grind is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, or disability status. If there are any adjustments you need to help you bring your best self to an interview with us please let us know.

Benefits and Perks. Crew Card Membership - 50% off all Food & Beverage at every Grind location. Retail discount on Grind at Home products Up to £300 referral bonus Invitation to our Social Events Access to Wellness Scheme

Salary Up to £15ph