Head Barista

Job description

Are you passionate about coffee? This full-time Head Barista role in a charming independent café in Thame offers daytime hours, a close-knit team and the chance to make a genuine impact in a place where quality really matters.
Head Barista and Team Leader
Thame, Oxfordshire
£13.70 - £14.70 per hour, depending on experience
Five days out of seven per week, including weekends
Daytime working hours, staff discount, training and development, pension scheme.
Please note: you must be authorised to work in the UK
Our client is a popular café and deli situated in the thriving market town of Thame, Oxfordshire. Known for its passion for quality coffee, excellent food and warm hospitality, this vibrant establishment prides itself on creating an enjoyable experience for every customer. With a small, friendly and dedicated team, this is an exciting opportunity to make your mark at a business where enthusiasm, initiative and a commitment to high standards are genuinely valued.
About the Head Barista and Team Leader role:
This varied, hands-on role combines speciality coffee expertise with supporting a small, friendly team and helping with the day-to-day running of the café. The successful candidate will be someone with previous experience in the hospitality sector who takes pride in doing things well, enjoys the buzz of a busy café and has a natural way with people.
What you'll be doing:
Crafting and serving outstanding coffee to consistently high standards.
Driving standards and developing the coffee offering.
Leading, training and mentoring other baristas.
Assisting with the day-to-day running of the café and deli.
Looking after guests with attentive service and warm hospitality.
Taking orders, serving to table, and processing transactions.
Maximising and initiating opportunities for sales.
Maintenance and care of the coffee equipment.
Ensuring health and safety compliance, and general housekeeping.
What you'll bring:
You'll be an experienced, friendly and confident barista who loves making great coffee, enjoys working with people and takes real pride in providing warm, attentive service. You'll be equally happy looking after customers, supporting colleagues and keeping things running smoothly on a busy day.
We're looking for someone who is:
Passionate about speciality coffee, with previous experience in a similar role.
Generous in spirit and committed to quality, with a natural flair for hospitality.
Warm and welcoming, with a genuine talent for attentive service.
Self-motivated, proactive and resourceful.
Positive and professional, with a strong work ethic.
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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Thame

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

Profession type

Bar Staff / Waiters and Waitresses

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English