Head of Coffee

5 days ago


London, United Kingdom Restaurant Associates Full time

**Join Us as Head of Coffee**

**Monday to Friday**

**Salary £35000 - £40000 (DOE)**

Are you passionate about coffee? Do you have the vision and leadership skills to transform a coffee programme into an extraordinary experience? We’re looking for a dynamic **Head of Coffee** to own our hot beverage category and deliver a bold, innovative coffee strategy that inspires our teams and delights our customers.

**About the Role**
As Head of Coffee, you won’t just manage the day-to-day—you’ll set the creative direction for our entire hot beverage programme. You’ll be the driving force behind innovation, quality, and team excellence, shaping a coffee culture that reflects our brand values and excites our associates.

**What You’ll Do**:

- Lead a cutting-edge coffee strategy that elevates quality, consistency, and creativity across all coffee touchpoints
- Spearhead the integration of coffee offerings in our large-scale refurbishment projects, ensuring everything is ready to impress from day one
- Develop and coach barista teams to build technical skills, passion, and pride
- Collaborate with partners like Hej and Starbucks on seasonal activations and product innovation
- Drive commercial success through smart product mixes, customer engagement, and rigorous quality standards

**Your Impact**:

- Champion coffee quality across espresso, filter, and speciality drinks
- Inspire and lead a high-performing team, creating a culture of continuous improvement and service excellence
- Deliver unforgettable coffee experiences through storytelling, tastings, and engaging activations
- Support sustainability initiatives with a focus on ethical sourcing and waste reduction
- Ensure compliance with food safety and health standards, while monitoring key performance metrics

**Who You Are**:

- A true coffee enthusiast with deep knowledge from bean to cup
- An inspiring leader with proven experience managing large teams in coffee or speciality beverage environments
- Commercially savvy and creative, balancing operational efficiency with innovation
- An excellent communicator and motivator who builds trust and champions inclusivity
- Experienced in training and developing baristas to reach their full potential

**Essential Requirements**:

- Minimum 2 years supervisory experience in a coffee environment
- Strong foodservice and catering skills, with a focus on exceptional customer service
- Good knowledge of Health & Safety and Food Hygiene standards
- A proactive team player with a positive attitude and strong organisational skills

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength


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