London, United Kingdom

Barista Trainer

Are you passionate about coffee and dedicated to delivering premium quality? We have an exciting opportunity for a Barista Trainer in our London Roastery.

About us

We’ve been roasting speciality coffee for over 30 years. From humble beginnings as a coffee cart in Auckland, NZ, Allpress has evolved into a trusted brand that stands for flavour, quality and great customer experience. Right from the start three core principles have formed the backbone of our business – People, Flavour and Innovation.

We are united in our genuine care for each other, our customers, and our belief in what we do. We need great people who will bring their imagination, skills and most importantly, their passion to our business.

About the role

As a trainer, you will deliver the Allpress training programme to our café partners, as well as our own Allpress team. Excellent knowledge of espresso and milk preparation is essential for this role, as well as the ability to inspire people to make great coffee through fun, engaging, and rewarding classes. Our classes often last around 3 hours so you will need to be a confident and outgoing individual able to communicate clearly. You will also be responsible for scheduling classes, making arrangements for on-site visits, taking responsibility for incoming calls, and dealing with and following up on any general enquiries you might receive. Time management and excellent organisational skills are a must!

About you

  • Excellent barista and/or barista training skills (at least two years experience in speciality coffee)

  • Genuinely enjoy interacting with people from all walks of life

  • Some basic technical knowledge of coffee machines is beneficial but not essential

  • Exceptional organisational skills

  • Self-motivated

  • Good eye for detail and aesthetics

  • Excellent communicator and strong presentation skills

This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody who already has good coffee experience and is looking to further their career in coffee. We offer full training, staff perks, a competitive salary, career development and great company culture.

At Allpress we are proud to promote diversity and flexible working. We are an equal opportunities employer who values inclusivity.

If this sounds like you then please apply with your CV and a cover letter explaining:

  • Why you’d like to work for Allpress

  • What interests you in the role

  • Why you think you’d be a good fit

Details:

  • Hours: 5 days per week around 40 hours per week.

  • Salary: £27,500-28,500

  • Days: Monday - Friday

  • Times: Between 9am to 5pm.

  • Probation period: 3 months

  • Reporting to: Training Manager

  • Experience: A love for hospitality and coffee is required plus strong presentation skills.

If this sounds like you then please apply with your CV and a cover letter explaining:

  • Why you’d like to work for Allpress

  • What interests you in the role

  • Why you think you’d be a good fit

By becoming part of Allpress we offer our team:

  • Free coffee in all our cafes plus a bag to take home every week

  • Fully paid access to gympass

  • An employee assistance programme supporting your mental health

  • Personal leave day allowance

  • Good work-life balance and options for flexible working

  • Access to LinkedIn Learning

  • Vast career development

  • Living Wage employer

  • A transparent and friendly company culture

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

At Allpress we truly believe we are better together – We are committed to being an inclusive organisation where all people feel valued, respected and engaged.

We commit to…

Continuously working towards removing barriers and bias. Building inclusive teams who represent people from all groups in society Building a safe environment where it is encouraged to speak out against discrimination in any form. Cultivating a sense of belonging by encouraging our people to fearlessly bring their whole selves to work.

Sound like you? We'd love to hear from you! Apply via the link and make sure to include a personalised cover letter explaining why you would like to join our team.