Location
65 Charlotte Rd, London
Hours
Full Time (hours negotiable)
Salary
Negotiable
About the Role
As a Barista with Origin Coffee at our Charlotte Road site in Shoreditch, you will be responsible for delivering an exceptional coffee experience, upholding our quality standards, and creating meaningful customer interactions. Your role is integral to ensuring every cup of coffee reflects our commitment to provenance, seasonality, and transparency in a high-volume, public-facing environment. You will deliver outstanding coffee and service, maintaining consistency and adhering to Origin’s high standards and recipes. Engaging with customers, you will share knowledge, inspire appreciation for speciality coffee, and enhance brand loyalty. Supporting the retail team, you will contribute to operational excellence and performance. This role offers a passionate coffee enthusiast the opportunity to develop foundational skills into professional expertise.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and serve high-quality coffee, ensuring consistency in flavour, presentation, and service. Follow Origin’s brewing recipes and techniques to maintain excellence in every cup. Engage with customers to educate and inspire appreciation for speciality coffee, providing personalised recommendations. Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient workspace to ensure seamless daily operations. Support stock management and ensure all products are well presented and available. Uphold all health and safety, food safety, and hygiene standards. Act as an ambassador for Origin’s values, ethos, and commitment to sustainability. Contribute to store aesthetics and participate in events, activations, and home enthusiast courses. Seek opportunities for continuous improvement through training, feedback, and collaboration with the retail team.
Working at Origin
34 days’ holiday including your birthday and bank holidays. Unlimited coffee and discounts on merchandise and partner products. B Corp certified and proudly independent. People-first culture with meaningful, values-led work. SCA training and learning opportunities for everyone. Enhanced family leave, sick pay, period leave, and personal days. 5% employer pension contribution. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and GP service. Two paid volunteering days each year.
Everyone is welcome at Origin
We believe diverse perspectives enrich our culture and creativity. If you’re passionate about coffee and excited by this opportunity – even if you don’t tick every box – we encourage you to apply. Your unique experience could be exactly what we need.
Why join us?
At Origin, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that values creativity, sustainability, and collaboration. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and inspiring environment where you can grow professionally and make a meaningful impact. And, of course, you’ll have access to some of the best coffee experiences imaginable.
Experience
Experience in a coffee or hospitality setting with a strong understanding of coffee preparation techniques. Proven ability to work in a fast-paced coffee environment managing high volumes of tasks, orders, and customer interactions, including manual handling. Comfortable operating coffee equipment and troubleshooting minor technical issues. Experience working in a multi-site environment with flexibility to adjust to varying operational demands.
About You
Passionate about coffee, hospitality, and delivering world-class customer experiences. A natural storyteller who engages customers with knowledge and enthusiasm. Collaborative and adaptable, thriving in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Detail-oriented with precision in coffee preparation and service. Solutions-focused and proactive in problem-solving and continuous learning.
Qualifications
Open to learning and development with a willingness to embrace training and feedback. No formal qualifications required, but a positive attitude and eagerness to grow professionally are essential.