Lead Barista - full time for the right candidate

Custodian Kitchen serves restaurant-level food, a thoughtful drinks offering and warm, attentive hospitality.

We’re looking for a Lead Barista to lead our beverage service and deliver excellent front of house hospitality. Coffee is at the heart of the role, alongside specialty hot and cold drinks, wine, beer and the potential to develop daytime cocktails.

This is for you if…

- You make consistently excellent coffee, even during busy services.
- You’re interested in drinks beyond coffee and enjoy making recommendations.
- You’re confident welcoming guests, taking orders and looking after tables.
- You can coach others and take ownership of beverage quality.
- You bring ideas, notice what needs doing and support your teammates.

This is not for you if…

- You only want to work behind the coffee machine.
- You have little interest in food, other drinks or table service.




- You see cleaning and everyday service tasks as someone else’s job.
- You’re unwilling to share knowledge or receive feedback.

What success looks like

- Coffee and other drinks are consistently prepared and presented well.
- Guests receive warm service and confident food and drink recommendations.
- Beverage and floor service work smoothly together.
- Colleagues develop their skills through your coaching.
- Equipment, stock, cleanliness and waste are well managed.
- Your ideas help our drinks offering grow.

Solid specialty coffee and table service experience are essential. Wine, beer and cocktail knowledge is valued, alongside a willingness to learn. Experienced Head Baristas and senior baristas ready to step up are welcome.

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