FT Experienced Baristas @ The Wild Goose Bakery

At The Wild Goose Bakery, we hire based on values: because while skills can be learned, genuine care and connection come from the heart.

We’re growing a team committed to hospitality that’s purposeful, passionate, and rooted in empathy—making a difference for one another, our guests, and the wider community.
If you take pride in what you do, we’d love to hear from you.

At the heart of it all, what we do is based on Ubuntu: “I am because we are”

We love people and strive to create genuine connections within our community.
Our symbol, a goose looking backwards, represents our dedication to reflection and continual improvement.

🌱 We’re Hiring: Full-Time Baristas

Location:
- Primarily Leytonstone
- Flexibility to work at Forest Gate (‘The Arches’) when needed

Pay:
- Starts at £13.25/hr (negotiable based on experience & enthusiasm)

Perks:
- Great team environment
- Real progression opportunities
- Focus on your learning and development

✨ What You’ll Do

• ✅ Keep things running smoothly in the shop: uphold and expand our specialty coffee standards
• ✅ Work closely with seasoned, coffee-focused management to develop and implement coffee initiatives, spearhead seasonal drinks, and revive old favourites
• ✅ Create meaningful connections—recognising how hospitality and a great cup of coffee can positively change someone’s day
• ✅ Contribute to a welcoming space, making guests feel at home and eager to return
• ✅ Be a true team player and leader, supporting inclusivity and building relationships based on integrity
• ✅ Stay knowledgeable, confidently answering guest questions on our coffee, bakery, and retail offerings
• ✅ Maintain a calm and focused approach, always striving to create meaningful value
• ✅ Show a genuine interest in sourdough and a willingness to learn

🛠️ Required Experience

• ✅ Knowledge and experience within specialty coffee is key
• ✅ Ability to dial in by taste throughout the day
• ✅ Ability to develop coffee offerings, adjust and set new recipes, and knowledge of brewing techniques

🌟 Life at The Wild Goose Bakery

As a FOH Barista, your role is all about creating exceptional guest experiences through care, connection, and consistency.
We lead from the floor, support one another, and hold ourselves to high standards.
Our values come first—skills can be taught, but genuine hospitality is what sets us apart.

Work-life balance:
- No late nights
- Both sites open Tuesday to Sunday
- Leytonstone: 08:30–16:30
- Forest Gate: 08:00–15:30

If you’d like to learn more about what we do, apply today and we’ll be in touch!