Barista

Role overview

We are hiring a Barista to help deliver a high-quality guest experience in a busy hospitality setting. The role is focused on preparing attractive drinks, serving customers with care, and keeping the bar area to a consistently high standard. Fresh ideas to improve the drinks offer are welcome.

About the employer

This opportunity sits within a major UK hospitality group with a large nationwide restaurant and pub restaurant portfolio, including airport-based concessions as well as well-known brands such as wagamama and Barburrito. The business places strong emphasis on creating supportive workplaces and rewarding careers.

Key duties

You will be expected to provide warm, professional service to guests throughout the day, including early airport shifts that may begin as early as 3:00am. The schedule can include early starts and early finishes.

Benefits and rewards

• Complimentary meal during every shift.
• Up to 30% staff discount across all brands, with no restriction on the number of guests, including wagamama.
• Duty-free savings, excluding alcohol and cigarettes.
• Access to a discount platform for everyday shopping and other purchases.
• Wagestream access, allowing you to draw earnings as they are accrued.
• Strong training support and development pathways, including apprenticeships available to everyone.

What you should bring

• Prior barista or similar hospitality experience is helpful, though not essential.
• A positive, customer-focused approach in a fast-moving airport environment.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including very early starts from 3:00am.
• Ability to provide a 5-year work, education, or personal reference history.
• Willingness to complete a criminal record check.

Inclusion and support

The employer is committed to building an inclusive workplace where people are valued for their individual perspectives. It is also a disability-confident employer and will consider reasonable adjustments during the hiring process so candidates can perform at their best.