Head Barista

Head Barista Coffee Trainer in Training

Full-time, 40 hours per week - no evenings

Location: Trent Park, North London. With free parking, 10 mins from Cockfosters Tube (Piccadilly Line)

We're looking for a Head Barista ready to take the next step, someone who loves coffee, thrives on sharing knowledge, and wants to grow into a Coffee Trainer.

This is a rare chance to shape a café from the ground up. Over the next three months, we're upgrading our bar, relaunching our menu, and creating a new guest experience at our Trent Park café. You'll lead the coffee program while developing your skills as a trainer. With full support to gain your SCA AST (Authorised Trainer) certification if you're not already certified.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily bar operations with excellence and creativity.
• Develop and QC coffee and non-alcoholic recipes.
• Deliver internal training sessions (Intro to Coffee & Barista Skills).
• Manage and maintain FoH equipment — cleaning, calibration, servicing.
• Oversee coffee and drinks stock, ordering and supplier relationships.
• Contribute to leadership meetings and service standards.
• Help design the training systems that will define how our team grows.

Who You Are

• An experienced, confident barista serving Square Mile and Primrose Hill Teas.
• Passionate about coffee, tea and drink innovation - always curious, always improving.
• A natural teacher who enjoys mentoring others and building team confidence.
• Organised and proactive with stock, equipment and systems.
• Reliable, upbeat, and collaborative.

(Competition wins are not required, but passion, skill and personality are a must)

Why Join Us

• Step up your career: grow from Head Barista to Certified Coffee Trainer (AST).
• Supportive team culture: small, skilled, and people-focused.
• Work-life balance: no early early mornings, and no evenings after dusk.
• Beautiful setting: 413 acres of countryside in Trent Park with free parking.

How to Apply

Send your CV and a few lines about what excites you most about coffee and training.

We value personality so include a fun fact or story from behind the bar and you'll stand out immediately.