Barista

Job Ref: MAI3353

Branch: Estelle Manor

Location: Estelle Manor, Eynsham Park, North Leigh, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 6PN

Salary/Benefits: £32,716.96 per annum OTE

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Shift pattern: 7am - 4.30pm

Hours per week: 40 hours per week

Posted date: 10/12/2025

Closing date: 12/01/2026

Who are we?

Estelle Manor is a rural retreat set on an 85-acre estate in Oxfordshire. The manor has four restaurants, an extraordinary 3,000 sq metre Roman-inspired spa- Eynsham Baths, 108 bedrooms and a gym with class studios and padel courts. Plus, there's a kids' club for the little ones and a workspace. As the countryside companion to Maison Estelle, the manor is also a 'hosted home', bringing people together that have plenty to say and nothing to prove.

We are looking for an experienced Barista to join our team.

The on target earning potential for this role is £32,716.96 per annum based on a 40 hour contract - comprising a base salary of £26,476.96, plus a qualified estimate of £6,000 in gratuities and service charge*. Please note this role is paid hourly so this is a projected salary and OTE.

Here's a bit more detail on what we see you doing in this role:

As a Barista you will be responsible for preparing and serving a wide range of hot beverages, opening, and closing the coffee stations throughout the club and maintain all hot beverage related equipment exceeding members' needs and expectations every time.

Who we are looking for:

• Passionate about coffee and hot beverages.
• Someone who takes responsibility and initiative to explore issues and to generate new ideas with creative thinking
• Excellent communication skills and comfortable talking to colleagues, senior management and being front of house building relationships with our members and guests
• An enthusiastic team player with a positive mindset and hugely charismatic
• Excellent interpersonal, time management and organisational skills
• A genuine passion for hospitality and hosting, with a keen attention to detail.

What's in it for you?

At Estelle, we prioritize your well-being and growth, offering a range of perks to enrich your experience. Enjoy exclusive staff rates, biannual socials, and Birthday Wheel surprises. Nurture your well-being with stocked colleague spaces and daily Smart Fridges. Engage in forums shaping The Estelle Way and utilise the provided uniforms and onsite seamstress support. Join us for a fulfilling journey where you are valued, supported, and celebrated.

Here at Estelle, we want to create a unified culture and sense of belonging across both Estelle Manor and Maison Estelle. We have a range of perks and benefits at your fingertips:

• Biannual company socials plus smaller social and sports groups.
• Exclusive staff rates and FB discounts across sister properties.
• Estelleversary and Birthday Wheel gifting for all employees (including overnight stays and dinners).
• Colleague spaces stocked with food, drinks and locally sourced coffee.
• Seasonal, daily stocked Smart Fridges with freshly prepared meals while on shift.
• Added protection of our pension, health cash plan and life assurance schemes.
• 28 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, which increases with length of service.
• Colleague Forums and Sustainability Committees to help create The Estelle Way.
• Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme.
• Uniform provided, cleaned, and pressed.
• Onsite seamstresses to ensure your uniform is fitted and repaired.

About gratuities service charge:

• Gratuities (tips) are paid on a pro-rata basis regardless of your role.
• It is estimated that in 2025, our full-time employees can expect to recieve in the range of £6,000 in addition to their annual salary.