Barista

Grind
Greenwich, Greater London

Job Details

A bit about us.

Grind is a coffee company that lives in London. Since opening Shoreditch Grind in 2011, we've expanded across London with cafés, coffee trucks and a state-of-the-art coffee roastery.

Our cafes and coffee shops are the beating heart of Grind, they are where it all began. We're a bustling hub in the heart of London's most iconic places, known for serving our specialty coffee and renowned bottomless brunches.

We think coffee can be a force for good. Whether it's through creating the UK's first compostable coffee pods, our plastic-free packaging or carbon-free shipping - we're on a mission to be the world's most sustainable coffee company.

In 2023, we created our charity, the Better Coffee Foundation, to undo the damage done by the global coffee industry - in our first year, we recovered 43 million pods' worth of ocean-bound plastic.

A bit about the role.

We are looking for a skilled barista with great attention to detail, efficiency and cleanliness when it comes to all things coffee. You will have previous experience in a high volume coffee environment, serving quality shots and steaming milk. You must be comfortable working with our machines; La Marzocco Linea PB machines and Mahlkonig e65s grinders. Most importantly, you must be able to deliver great tasting coffee in a friendly, engaging and customer-focused manner.

Role responsibilities.

  • Ability to dial in Grinders for both House Blend & Light Blend to our brand standards and the desired taste of our different blends

    To open and close down coffee the section independently

    Multi-task and deliver a busy service solo

    Maintain coffee service to the desired speed of service, quality of product and overall consistency set by Grind

    Deliver coffee to customers in an engaging and friendly manner

    Ability to pour basic latte art and understand how to stretch all the milks used at Grind

    Maintain a clean section at all times

    An understanding of all types of coffee offered by Grind including House Blend, Light Blend, Filter, Decaf and all our retail coffees

    Communicate any stock shortages/ issues to the Head Barista or Manager on shift

    Wear full and correct uniform always

You’ll have.

  • The ability to work collaboratively and excel during high-demand service times

    Effective & efficient communication skills

    Strong barista skills in dialling in, milk texturing, coffee extraction and basic equipment maintenance

    Strong multi-tasking skills, ability to problem-solve with a solutions-driven approach

    A friendly, approachable and a fun work attitude

Diversity and Inclusion.

Grind is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, or disability status.

If there are any adjustments you need to help you bring your best self to an interview with us please let us know.

Benefits and Perks.

  • NEST Pension: We offer a pension scheme to help you plan for your future.

    Financial support: access to interest-free, short-term loans when you need them most

    Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 in tiered bonuses for referring great talent to our team

    Discounts online: Up to 40% off our retail line online.

    SpectrumLife: Access our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.

    Crew Card: Enjoy 50% off all food and drinks, plus two free coffees a day at Grind locations.

    Friends & Family Discount: Share the love with discounts for your friends and family on our website and at our sites.

    Meals on Duty: Enjoy a staff meal on shifts over 8 hours

    Social Events: Join us for team social events to connect and have fun.

    Enhanced Maternity and Paternity: Enjoy enhanced maternity and paternity benefits once eligible.

    Wellbeing Allowance: Up to £75 annually to spend on your wellbeing.

    Birthday Treat: £20 birthday gift

Grind run a tronc scheme, which is managed by an independent tronc master. Tronc payments are variable and not guaranteed, this number is likely to fluctuate depending on site performance and individual eligibility.

Posted 2026-08-01

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