To apply: You MUST send your CV and a short cover letter telling us about your coffee journey to [email protected]. Applications made via Indeed will not be processed, only emailed applications will be reviewed.
Please NOTE that this position is for a long term employment not a Summer role.
About Us
Chalk Coffee is a friendly, fast-paced café focused on serving great coffee, delicious brunch and creating a warm, welcoming space for our guests. We’re passionate about quality, teamwork, and delivering excellent customer service.
About the Role
We’re looking for a coffee professional to join our team as a Specialty Barista.
This is a hands-on role for someone who genuinely loves coffee and wants to deepen their craft—from service and workflow on bar, to tasting, cupping and brewing.
If you’re detail-driven, calm under pressure, and excited by the idea of learning every part of the specialty coffee journey, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Preparing and serving high-quality espresso-based drinks and filter coffee
- Delivering excellent hospitality and clear communication with customers
- Maintaining a clean, organised, and professional bar space
- Looking after equipment with care and respect
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone with a genuine interest in specialty coffee and the willingness to learn.
Essential-
- A real passion for specialty coffee (this matters most)
- High attention to detail and pride in consistent results
- Calm, patient, and professional under pressure
- Clean, organised, and careful in your working style
- Strong communication skills and a respectful approach
- Trustworthy, honest, and reliable
- Able to be on your feet for long shifts (up to 10 hours)
- A strong team player who supports others and contributes to a positive culture
- Forward-thinking: you can plan ahead and communicate what the team needs for the next few days
Evidence of Passion (what we love to see)-
You don’t need to be a social media influencer—but we love applicants who actively engage with specialty coffee. That could look like:
- Visiting specialty coffee shops
- Brewing coffee at home
- Following coffee producers, roasters, and cafés
- Reading, learning, tasting, and experimenting
Desirable (but not essential)-
- Previous specialty barista experience
- Familiarity with espresso dial-in and basic brewing theory
- Food Safety Level 2 (or willingness to obtain)
Who This Role Suits
- An experienced specialty barista looking for a new home
- A café professional wanting to deepen their coffee knowledge
- Someone who is already passionate about coffee and ready to take it seriously
Professional Standards. We care about how we show up-
- Punctuality and reliability matter
- Cleanliness and organisation are non-negotiable
- Great attitude, calm communication, and teamwork make the difference
Benefits
- Free coffee whilst in service
- 80% off food when in service
- 20% off food when not in service
- 100% off drinks when on and off service
- Paid breaks
- Company pension
- TipJar
- Lots of training
- Development opportunities
- A supportive, friendly team environment
If you’re passionate about specialty coffee and want to be part of a growing, quality-driven café, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
