Location
London

Hours
Zero-hours contract, hours offered on an as-needed basis to cover staff absence due to holiday or sickness.

Salary
£13.00 per hour

About the Role
We’re looking for a passionate and customer-focused Barista to join our coffee bar team. In this role, you’ll help deliver a high-quality and responsive retail service to all centre users, visitors, and employees. You’ll be at the heart of creating a welcoming environment, serving delicious drinks and food with enthusiasm and care. Whether it’s preparing a perfect espresso or keeping the coffee bar clean and well-stocked, you’ll play a key part in ensuring every customer enjoys a great experience.

On a day-to-day basis, you’ll prepare and serve a range of hot and cold beverages, including espresso drinks, teas, and blended coffees. You’ll also serve light food items such as muffins, paninis, and bagels, and ensure the coffee bar area is clean, organised, and compliant with food hygiene standards. You’ll take customer orders, process payments, restock supplies, and help set up product displays. You’ll be responsible for maintaining equipment, checking temperatures, and supporting health and safety practices in line with Peabody’s policies. You may also be asked to take on roles such as Fire Warden or First Aider.

When you join Peabody, you become part of a team guided by our values: Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.

What We Offer:
- Meals and drinks on duty
- Uniform
- Flexible working
- Up to 20 days annual leave (dependent on hours worked)
- Access to a discount portal
- Family friendly policies
- Opportunities to broaden your skills and enhance your professional development by undertaking a Level 2 or 3 qualification in food hygiene or supervision.

Experience
Previous experience in a coffee bar, restaurant, or kitchen environment is required.

About you
A passion for great food and drink, and delivering excellent customer service.
A positive, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Qualifications
A Level 2 food hygiene certificate or above is desirable but not essential.