Head Barista

Head Barista – Baxter Storey

Location: Burges Salmon   Salary: £14.87   Contract: Full time 

Take the lead in coffee excellence

We’re looking for an experienced Head Barista to lead our coffee offer and create an outstanding customer experience from the first cup to the last.

If you’re passionate about quality coffee, love developing others and enjoy working in a fast-paced hospitality environment, this is an exciting opportunity to make your mark.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the coffee bar and setting the standard for service
• Preparing and serving excellent-quality beverages
• Coaching and supporting team members
• Keeping the coffee area clean, stocked and beautifully presented
• Managing stock, displays and service flow
• Handling tills and cash accurately
• Delivering warm, engaging customer experiences
• Supporting the wider team and daily operation
• Act as the on‑shift lead, modelling best practice and supporting colleagues
• Conduct weekly stock takes for coffee, syrups, milk, disposables, and equipment
• Manage ordering levels to ensure availability while minimising waste
• Track usage trends and report to the Restaurant Manager

What we’re looking for

• Strong barista experience
• A genuine passion for coffee and hospitality
• Confidence leading by example
• Great communication and teamwork skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A positive, customer-focused attitude

Why join Baxter Storey?

• An annual day off for your birthday
• Apprenticeship and career development opportunities
• Free lunch on shift
• Discounts and cashback at a wide range of retail and leisure outlets
• 24/7 access to the Mental Health Charter App
• Enhanced parental leave
• Grandparent leave
• Extra paid day off for your wedding or commitment day
• Private Pension
• Wellbeing hub

Ready to join us?

Join us and find your happy career in a happy place.

At Baxter Storey, we’re proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you.