Barista - Monday to Friday
Liverpool Street, London
£14.80 per hour
Specialty Coffee | Brand New Site | Founding Team Member
We're looking for an exceptional Barista to join the founding team of a brand-new FIKA coffee bar in the heart of the City.
This is a rare opportunity to help launch a new location from day one, working with a Modbar espresso system, Mahlkönig E80 Grind-by-Weight grinder and a high-end hospitality offer designed around quality, sustainability and exceptional customer experience.
Serving specialty coffee, pastries, snacks, fruit, breakfast options and hospitality refreshments, you'll play a key role in creating a welcoming space that customers genuinely look forward to visiting every day.
If you genuinely care about coffee, hospitality and creating memorable customer experiences, we'd love to hear from you.
About FIKA
FIKA is an award-winning, B Corp certified catering company built around great food, great coffee and great people.
We're proud of our culture, our people and the positive impact we create through our Bloom Coffee Academy social enterprise programme. We invest heavily in training and development, encourage creativity and provide genuine opportunities for progression across the business.
Coffee isn't an afterthought at FIKA - it's part of who we are.
From specialty coffee training and internal competitions to industry qualifications and mentoring, we're passionate about developing coffee professionals and helping people reach their potential.
The Role
You'll be responsible for:
- Preparing and serving exceptional coffee and drinks
- Building relationships with customers and becoming a familiar face on site
- Maintaining outstanding standards of cleanliness and presentation
- Supporting hospitality requirements when required
- Assisting with stock management and site organisation
- Working closely with the Site Manager to deliver an exceptional customer experience
- Helping shape the culture and standards of a brand-new location from day one
What We're Looking For
- Previous barista experience
- A genuine passion for specialty coffee
- Friendly, confident and professional approach
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent customer service skills
- Reliable and organised approach to work
- A love of hospitality and creating positive customer experiences
Experience with specialty coffee equipment is a bonus, but attitude, personality and enthusiasm are equally important.
Coffee Development
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your coffee knowledge and skills.
You'll work directly alongside one of FIKA's senior coffee specialists and trainers, receiving hands-on coaching and development in specialty coffee, service and hospitality.
Whether you're looking to refine your skills, deepen your coffee knowledge or progress your career within the industry, you'll be supported every step of the way.
What You'll Get
- £14.80 per hour
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension
- Free food and drinks on shift
- Ongoing specialty coffee training and development
- Access to Bloom Coffee Academy initiatives
- Opportunities to compete, learn and progress
- Voluntary overtime opportunities paid at enhanced rates
- Work with industry-leading equipment including Modbar and Mahlkönig Grind-by-Weight technology
- A genuinely supportive and inclusive team culture
If you're looking for a role where coffee is taken seriously, people enjoy coming to work and development is actively encouraged, we'd love to hear from you.
Join the founding team and help us create something special.
Pay: £14.80 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Paid volunteer time
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person
