WSH International Investments

Contract catering and brand portfolio management

Barista

Dining, Bar & Counter ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLondon, UK£13.25 - £15.25 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Proven experience in a barista role.
Ability to dial in a grinder to the coffee’s recipe.
A positive, can-do attitude.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure while meeting business needs.
Good organisational skills.
Reliability and ability to work well within a team.
Self-motivation and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

Help set up the coffee bar before each service.
Prepare drinks to the Platter at John Lewis standard, including latte art.
Maintain a good understanding of the coffee blend used at Platter.
Help with clearing and general cleaning duties.
Follow food safety standards at all times.
Complete wastage forms.
Restock the fridge for the following day.
Ensure all labels and prices are correct.
Operate tills according to cash-handling procedures, take orders, and serve food and drinks.
Attend training and development courses as requested.
Represent WSH and John Lewis professionally through behaviour, appearance, and knowledge.
Carry out other reasonable duties as required by management.

Desired Qualifications

Experience using a La Marzocco, Victoria Arduino, or other manual espresso machines is advantageous.
A passion for coffee and a desire to learn more about the industry are encouraged but not required.

Job Description

Hourly Rate: £13.25

To help set up the coffee bar, ready for each service.
Prepare all drinks to the Platter at John Lewis standard, including latte art.
Have a good understanding of the coffee blend used at Platter.
To help with any clearing and general cleaning duties.
To ensure food safety standards are followed at all times.
To ensure wastage forms are completed.
To restock the fridge for the next days.
To ensure all labels and prices are correct.
To work on tills, following the cash handling procedures, taking orders and serving food and drinks.
To attend all training and development course as requested.
To always represent WSH and John Lewis in a professional manner in your behaviour appearance and knowledge.
To carry out any other reasonable duties as required by management.

Qualifications

Proven experience in a barista role (with experience using a La Marzocco, Victoria Arduino or other manual espresso machines is advantageous)
Dialling in a grinder to the coffee’s recipe
Positive can-do attitude
Strong communication skills
Ability to work under pressure meeting business needs
Good organisational skills
Reliable and able to work well within a team
Self-motivated and proactive
A passion for coffee and drive to learn more about our industry (not required, but encouraged)

Additional Information

Meal on shift
Endless tea and coffee on shift
Enrolment into the WSH pension scheme
28 days annual leave (plus extra day for your birthday off)
Enhanced maternity, paternity and family friendly leave with length of service
Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
Employee Assistance Programme and qualified Mental Health First Aiders
Cycle to Work scheme
Opportunity to develop and further your career in an exciting company

Compensation: 13.25 to 15.25 (GBP) (HOURLY)

About the Company

WSH International Investments

Contract catering and brand portfolio management

WSH is a British holding company that owns and operates brands in food services and hospitality, with contract catering as its core business. It runs BaxterStorey, Benugo, and Searcys, delivering high-quality food and service to clients like businesses, schools, and public venues, focusing on fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients. Its portfolio approach across corporate dining, restaurants, and cafes, plus centralized procurement and operations, differentiates it from competitors. Its goal is to provide dependable, high-quality catering and hospitality, grow its brand portfolio, and optimize costs to deliver value to clients and stakeholders.

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Reading, United Kingdom
Founded: 2011

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