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Perks: 40% off full Pique offering
Who are we? Pique was founded in 2017 as a picnic delivery company and since then has grown into one of London’s most sought after caterers for breakfast & lunch events.
The dream was always to open a café and this dream became a reality in January 2024 when we opened our first site on Lavender Hill. The café is popular both in the week and weekends as both a breakfast, brunch and lunch spot. It seats up to 40 inside with seating for another 20 outside. The café has gone from strength to strength and is becoming a real part of the Lavender Hill community. We run a fortnightly book club, ran a successful first ‘pub’ quiz night and are looking to grow this side of things.
Our mission is to bring fun, delicious, innovative, restaurant quality food to Londoners, whether that be at home, the office, park or our café. We focus on the informal nature of picnic dining- the relaxed feeling of being with friends, with easy to eat, crowd pleasing food. Our focus on sustainability, quality and style sets us apart from the rest.
We are looking for a Head Barista/Café supervisor to work with our Manager in running the café, we are looking for someone who has strong barista skills and supervising experience.
27-29k per annum + Service Charge
Full time, 40 hours a week & Weekend availability. Essential Experience & Requirements for Head Barista (cafe supervisor) Coffee Preparation & Techniques (1-2+ years of experience required) Strong proficiency in preparing a full range of espresso-based drinks, including espresso, cappuccino, flat white, latte, and more.
Skilled in milk steaming, frothing, and texturing to produce high-quality results consistently, strong latte art skills.
Confident in dialing in espresso grinders and adjusting to maintain consistency and quality across shifts.
Responsible for ensuring coffee standards are upheld throughout the shift, including overseeing other team members’ coffee preparation.
Team Supervision & Leadership Experience supervising a café team during busy shifts, ensuring both coffee service and floor operations run smoothly.
Able to delegate tasks effectively and support team members to maintain high service standards.
Comfortable leading by example and stepping into key areas as needed to support the team.
Excellent verbal communication and shift handover reporting.
Customer Service & Communication Creates a warm, friendly, and welcoming atmosphere for every customer.
Able to take orders clearly and efficiently, both at the counter (till service) and at tables (table service).
Handles customer complaints and inquiries with professionalism and a problem-solving mindset.
Strong communication skills, with a focus on building regular customer relationships.
Workflow, Efficiency & Cleanliness Thrives in a fast-paced café environment, remaining calm and organized during busy service.
Keeps the work area tidy and compliant with hygiene standards at all times.
Follows food safety and health regulations, including allergen awareness and cleanliness protocols.
Accurately processes transactions, handles cash/card payments, and ensures end-of-day balances are correct.
Actively supports smooth shift transitions and contributes to a positive working environment.
Stock Management & Ordering Works closely with the Café Manager to monitor and maintain adequate stock levels.
Places orders for consumables and supplies in line with business demand and budget.
Monitors waste and helps reduce unnecessary stock usage.
Ensures deliveries are checked, logged, and stored appropriately.
Please apply through here or email us at [email protected]
