Barista

This is a zero-hours contract position, providing cover for staff absence due to holiday or sickness. Hours will be offered on an as-needed basis.

We’re looking for a passionate and customer-focused Barista to join our coffee bar team. In this role, you’ll help deliver a high-quality and responsive retail service to all centre users, visitors, and employees. You’ll be at the heart of creating a welcoming environment, serving delicious drinks and food with enthusiasm and care. Whether it’s preparing a perfect espresso or keeping the coffee bar clean and well-stocked, you’ll play a key part in ensuring every customer enjoys a great experience.

What you'll do

On a day-to-day basis, you’ll prepare and serve a range of hot and cold beverages, including espresso drinks, teas, and blended coffees. You’ll also serve light food items such as muffins, paninis, and bagels, and ensure the coffee bar area is clean, organised, and compliant with food hygiene standards. You’ll take customer orders, process payments, restock supplies, and help set up product displays. You’ll be responsible for maintaining equipment, checking temperatures, and supporting health and safety practices in line with Peabody’s policies. You may also be asked to take on roles such as Fire Warden or First Aider.

What you'll need

• Previous experience in a coffee bar, restaurant, or kitchen environment
• A Level 2 food hygiene certificate or above (desirable)
• A passion for great food and drink, and delivering excellent customer service
• A positive, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain a clean and safe working environment

Why Join Us?

When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.

What We Offer

• Meals and drinks on duty
• Uniform
• Flexible working
• Up to 20 days annual leave (dependant on hours worked)
• Access to a discount portal
• Family friendly policies
• The opportunity to broaden your skills and enhance your professional development by undertaking a level 2 or 3 qualification in food hygiene or supervision.

If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.

If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, Chloe Singleton at chloe.singleton@peabody.org.uk

Interviews will be taking place Thursday 23rd October

We may close this advert before the advertised closing date, depending on the number of applications received.

PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.