Job Introduction
At Vacherin we celebrate diversity and embrace individuality. We genuinely like the people we work with, and love coming together to reset, refresh and have fun. We empower our people through togetherness , we give them the chance to shine and unlock their potential, and they fuel our strength and growth.
Are you passionate about food, drink and service, want to be part of an award-winning hospitality team and still make it home for dinner? We are looking for an experienced and personable Head Barista to join our high-end investment firm site based in the City of London.
Location: City of London
Rate of Pay: £15.20 per annum
Working Pattern: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (7:30am – 4:00pm)
About the Role:
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a premium office coffee shop operation within a professional, client-focused environment.
Working as part of a small team of two, you will oversee the daily coffee operation, deliver exceptional coffee quality, and provide a polished customer experience for clients and guests. You will also support with a light breakfast set-up and occasional hospitality support for monthly events.
This role would suit someone confident, proactive and passionate about coffee and hospitality, who enjoys building strong client relationships and takes pride in maintaining high standards of service and presentation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparing high-quality coffees and beverages to an exceptional standard
- Supporting with light breakfast service and occasional hospitality events
- Delivering a professional and welcoming customer experience
- Maintaining cleanliness and presentation of the coffee bar area
- Monitoring stock levels of cups, plates, and supplies
- Operating brewing equipment and reporting any maintenance issues
- Processing payments where required
- Maintaining Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards at all times
- Representing CH&CO professionally and maintaining a positive brand image
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Previous experience as a Barista within a premium or high-volume environment
- Confident, personable, and passionate about customer service
- Strong knowledge of coffee preparation and brewing equipment
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Proactive and able to work independently within a small team
- Able to work calmly under pressure and manage priorities effectively
- Reliable with excellent timekeeping and attention to detail
What's in it for you?
Working with Company of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.
- Personal Development and Training opportunities
- Life assurance scheme
- Pension scheme
- Holiday allowance
- A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
- Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
- Family friendly support
- A holiday purchase scheme
- Regular social events and communication with our leaders
- Volunteering days
- Recognition schemes and people awards
- Long service awards
- Access to some great high street discount vouchers
Vacherin officially formed part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd in 2021.