Barista/All-Rounder

Your Role

As a Barista at Sacred Grounds, you’ll play a key part in delivering exceptional coffee and food experiences within a vibrant, community-focused space. You'll be working with a La Marzocco KB90 and Mahlkönig E80S grinders in a fast-paced environment where efficiency, quality, and communication are essential. Most shifts will be coffee-focused, while some will lean more towards food preparation and service (as cover for the Food + Service Assistant role). All team members are expected to be flexible and contribute to both areas as needed - including general duties like bussing tables, serving on the till, and keeping the space clean and welcoming.

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Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality coffee with consistency and care

• Provide warm, attentive, and community-driven customer service

• Take orders, process transactions, and assist customers with the menu

• Prepare light food items, smoothies, and juices efficiently and safely

• Maintain a clean, organised, and hygienic work environment

• Collaborate with the team across food and coffee stations

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Why Work With Us?

At Sacred Grounds, we value inclusivity, community, and positive connections. As a project of St Anne's Church, Sacred Grounds is shaped by a Christian ethos. We warmly welcome applicants of all faiths and none, and ask all team members to respect the values that underpin our space.

Perks include:

• London Living Wage

• Free barista-made drinks on shift

• 50% off all food and other drinks

• Cycle-to-work scheme

• Free annual venue hire for a personal occasion

• Ongoing training opportunities with our roastery

Requirements

• Coffee Expertise: You must have previous experience preparing espresso-based drinks in a busy café environment. We're looking for someone with genuine coffee knowledge and skills, not just general hospitality experience.

• Flexibility: Comfortable working in either a coffee or food-prep role

• Pace + Precision: Confident in a fast-paced setting and able to multitask

• Team Player: Friendly, communicative, and supportive of colleagues

• Reliable Commute: You must be able to consistently arrive on time at our Soho location

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Position Details

• Typically work 37.5 hours per week over 5 days

• Work shifts of 6-10 hours between 07:30 and 20:00, with occasional later finishes for evening events

• Preferred start date:19th October, though a later start date can be accommodated for the right candidate