Senior Barista

Job Title: Senior Barista

Location: Edinburgh, EH10 7DS

Salary: £13.21 - £13.71 per hour

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time - including weekend work

Working Hours: Flexibility available but generally 35 - 45 hours per week, usual shifts are 8:30 -16:30 or 10:00 -19:30

About us

We are a Farm, Golf club and Restaurant that attracts visitors from far and wide and are VERY busy every day. If you love the buzz of service, working as a part of a close-knit team and leading from the front, this could be the place for you.

About the role

We're looking for a Senior Barista & Bar Lead to operate at the centre of our service area. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires you to be an expert at the coffee machine in the morning and a fast, efficient lead at the bar during our busy lunch and afternoon peaks. You won't just be making drinks; you'll be setting the pace, maintaining quality control, and ensuring the team behind the counter is motivated and supported.

• Craft Mastery: Produce exceptional coffee and beverages to a consistently high standard, ensuring every latte art heart and every garnish is perfect, even when there's a queue at the door.
• Bar Excellence: Lead the bar service, managing everything from draught beer and wine to spirit serves, ensuring speed and accuracy during peak times.
• Service Leadership: Support the Duty Managers by leading the floor and bar staff, acting as a mentor to junior team members, and ensuring a "smile-first" approach to problem-solving.
• Operational Control: Oversee the bar and coffee station setup, manage stock levels, and ensure opening and closing procedures are followed meticulously.

About you

You are a hospitality professional who loves the rush of a busy shift and takes genuine pride in being the best at what you do.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a high-volume hospitality setting
• Fully barista trained (manual machines/latte art) and possess a solid understanding of bar operations
• Knowledge of till systems
• High standard of personal presentation
• Ability to use own initiative
• Sound knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety
• Strong product knowledge
• Knowledge of local food trends
• Be available for private function work as required

Why join us?

• Competitive rate of pay plus card tips and service charge paid to your monthly wage
• 50% discount on food
• Free on-site parking
• Uniform provided (depending on role)
• Sociable working hours (8:30 -16:30 or 10:00 -19:30)
• Flexible shifts
• No split shifts
• Tips shared equally on shift
• A strong and supportive team
• Company events
• Company pension

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with experience of; Senior Barista, Bar Lead, Head Barista, Bar Supervisor, Hospitality Team Leader, Coffee Shop Manager, Lead Bartender, Front of House Supervisor, Cafe Supervisor, Senior Waiter, Beverage Lead, Shift Lead, Brasserie Lead will also be considered for this role.