Barista

About us

We are an independent speciality coffee shop group with branches in Twickenham and Surbiton, known for great coffee, good food and a warm welcome. Our teams are small, friendly and busy, and many of our customers are regulars.

The role

We are recruiting a flexible barista for our Surbiton branch, starting 1st November 2026 with some additional shifts in the first week. The role is mainly to cover gaps in the rota, holidays, emergencies and the Christmas period, so flexibility and short notice availability are important.

• Location: Surbiton
• Contract: casual, zero hours
• Typical hours: varies; covering gaps in the rota, holidays, emergencies and Christmas
• Start: 1st November 2026
• Pay: £8.00 to £12.71 per hour depending on age

What you will be doing

• Making and serving espresso based drinks, filter coffee and tea to a consistent standard
• Greeting customers, taking orders and handling payments accurately
• Serving food and keeping the counter, seating area and back of house clean and tidy
• Opening and closing duties, restocking and following food hygiene and allergen procedures
• Working as part of a small, busy team at peak times

What we are looking for

• A friendly, confident manner with customers
• Reliability and good timekeeping
• Barista experience is welcome but not essential, as full training is given
• Hospitality, retail or other customer facing experience is an advantage
• Availability at weekends and throughout the Christmas and New Year period

Pay

• Under 18: £8.00 per hour
• 18 to 20: £10.85 per hour
• 21 and over: £12.71 per hour

Holiday pay, workplace pension (where eligible) and full barista training.

How the role works

These are casual, zero hours roles. There are no guaranteed hours and shifts are offered as and when required. Any average hours quoted reflect current trading and are a guide only.

Christmas availability

All new starters must be available to work throughout the Christmas and New Year period, including weekends and bank holidays. Existing team members have priority for time off over Christmas, so holiday requests from new starters cannot be accepted for that period.

How to apply

Apply with your CV and include your availability for each day of the week. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a short video interview online.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Pay: £8.00-£12.71 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension

Work Location: In person