About Us
Chalk Coffee is a friendly, fast-paced café focused on serving great coffee, delicious brunch and creating a warm, welcoming space for our guests. We're passionate about quality, teamwork, and delivering excellent customer service.
About the Role
We're looking for a coffee professional to join our team as a Specialty Barista.
This is a hands-on role for someone who genuinely loves coffee and wants to deepen their craft—from service and workflow on bar, to tasting, cupping and brewing.
If you're detail-driven, calm under pressure, and excited by the idea of learning every part of the specialty coffee journey, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
* Preparing and serving high-quality espresso-based drinks and filter coffee
* Delivering excellent hospitality and clear communication with customers
* Maintaining a clean, organised, and professional bar space
* Looking after equipment with care and respect
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone with a genuine interest in specialty coffee and the willingness to learn.
Essential-
* A real passion for specialty coffee (this matters most)
* High attention to detail and pride in consistent results
* Calm, patient, and professional under pressure
* Clean, organised, and careful in your working style
* Strong communication skills and a respectful approach
* Trustworthy, honest, and reliable
* Able to be on your feet for long shifts (up to 10 hours)
* A strong team player who supports others and contributes to a positive culture
* Forward-thinking: you can plan ahead and communicate what the team needs for the next few days
Evidence of Passion (what we love to see)-
You don't need to be a social media influencer—but we love applicants who actively engage with specialty coffee. That could look like:
* Visiting specialty coffee shops
* Brewing coffee at home
* Following coffee producers, roasters, and cafés
* Reading, learning, tasting, and experimenting
Desirable (but not essential)-
* Previous specialty barista experience
* Familiarity with espresso dial-in and basic brewing theory
* Food Safety Level 2 (or willingness to obtain)
Who This Role Suits
* An experienced specialty barista looking for a new home
* A café professional wanting to deepen their coffee knowledge
* Someone who is already passionate about coffee and ready to take it seriously
Professional Standards. We care about how we show up-
* Punctuality and reliability matter
* Cleanliness and organisation are non-negotiable
* Great attitude, calm communication, and teamwork make the difference
Benefits
* Free coffee whilst in service
* 70% off food when in service
* 20% off food and drink when not in service
* Paid breaks
* Company pension
* TipJar
* Lots of training
* Development opportunities
* A supportive, friendly team environment
If you're passionate about specialty coffee and want to be part of a growing, quality-driven café, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply: Please send your CV and a short cover letter telling us about your coffee journey to
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
Work Location: In person