Head Barista

1w1 week ago

Origin Coffee

Bristol, GB · Full-time · £28,000 – £35,000

About this role

As Head Barista at Origin Coffee's Bristol site, you will play a leading role in delivering an exceptional coffee experience, setting industry benchmarks, and ensuring every cup reflects commitment to provenance, seasonality, and transparency. You will drive quality, customer engagement, and operational excellence across the coffee bar. This is an opportunity for a passionate coffee professional to make a tangible impact and elevate service standards.

You will develop and refine coffee recipes for blend and single-origin coffees, ensuring consistency across espresso, pour-over, and batch brewing. Operate and maintain high-end equipment like La Marzocco espresso machines and Mahlkonig grinders, troubleshooting issues as needed. Manage coffee bar workflow for efficiency during peak periods and oversee stock levels for seamless operations.

Deliver personalised service with insightful coffee recommendations and engage customers to enhance their coffee journey. Mentor baristas with support from the Education Team, inspiring skills in brewing, service, and product knowledge. Foster a culture of passion, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Maintain a clean, organised workspace upholding health and safety standards. Join a people-first culture at B Corp certified, independent Origin Coffee. Enjoy perks like 34 days’ holiday including your birthday and unlimited coffee.

Requirements

Passionate about speciality coffee with deep understanding of brewing techniques and quality control
Natural leader inspiring and developing those around you
Detail-oriented and quality-driven, ensuring every coffee meets highest standards
Customer-focused, creating meaningful experiences and building strong relationships
Adaptable and solutions-focused, thriving in dynamic fast-paced environment
Extensive experience in speciality coffee industry with proven ability to create and refine recipes
Strong leadership and training abilities with track record of mentoring baristas
Skilled in operating and maintaining professional coffee equipment

Responsibilities

Develop and refine coffee recipes for blend and single-origin coffees, ensuring consistency across espresso, pour-over, and batch brewing
Operate and maintain high-end coffee equipment including La Marzocco espresso machines and Mahlkonig grinders, troubleshooting technical issues
Deliver exceptional hospitality experience with personalised service and insightful coffee recommendations
Engage with customers to share knowledge and build lasting connections
Mentor and train baristas in brewing techniques, service, and product knowledge
Inspire and motivate the team, fostering passion, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Manage coffee bar workflow for efficiency and consistency during peak periods
Oversee stock levels and coordinate orders for seamless operations