Barista Ealing

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Website Artisan Coffee

Barista – Artisan Coffee, Ealing

Artisan Coffee is an award-winning independent speciality coffee group with a heavy focus on education and technical excellence. This full-time role in Ealing is ideal for a barista who is “obsessively passionate” about coffee and looking for a structured environment where their skills will be rigorously developed and tested.

Job Summary

  • Employer: Artisan Coffee

  • Location: Ealing, London

  • Position: Full-time (35+ hours per week), Permanent

  • Salary: £13.10 per hour

  • Focus: High-volume speciality coffee with a commitment to “never letting a bad shot go.”

Key Responsibilities

  • Quality Control: Pull the perfect espresso every time with consistent attention to detail.

  • Customer Engagement: Chat with customers about coffee origins and brewing, acting as a brand ambassador.

  • Technical Growth: Push latte art boundaries on every drink served and maintain speed of service under pressure.

  • Shop Maintenance: Keep the bar and seating areas clean, tidy, and organized during busy shifts.

  • Teamwork: Participate in weekly performance meetings and monthly shop coffee assessments.

Requirements

  • Experience: Minimum 1 year of Barista experience is required.

  • Skills: Ability to pick up new skills quickly and work effectively in a high-pressure hospitality environment.

  • Communication: Fluent in English with a fun, outgoing personality and a good sense of humour.

  • Eligibility: Must be legally authorized to work in the UK.

Why This Role is Different: The “Artisan Coffee School”

Artisan offers what is arguably the most structured coffee education pathway in London for retail baristas:

  • Pre-Shop Training: Dedicated training at the Artisan Coffee School before you even start on the floor.

  • SCA Pathway: Support for SCA (Speciality Coffee Association) Brewing and Barista Intermediate courses for those in the Senior Training Program.

  • Professional Mentoring: Weekly 1-on-1 sessions with an Authorized SCA Trainer (AST) to develop any specific skill you choose.

  • Roastery Exposure: Rolling Friday shifts at Curious Roo Roastery to understand the science of roasting.

  • Progression: A clear path from Barista to Senior, then to “Train the Trainer,” with the ultimate goal of becoming an Artisan Coffee School Trainer.

Benefits

  • Financial: £13.10/hour, plus opportunities to win “Barista of the Month” (£100 bonus).

  • Culture: Monthly “Night School,” Cupping Clubs, and biannual latte art competitions.

  • Standard Perks: Casual dress, company pension, employee discounts, and free food/drinks on shift.

  • Sponsorship: Company pays for entry fees and training time for barista competitions.

The “Artisan” Standard

At Artisan, the expectations are high—managers are instructed to never let a team member send out a subpar coffee. This role is not just about “making coffee”; it is a professional development track. You will be tested at 6 weeks and 4 months to ensure your skills are meeting the group’s award-winning standards.

Next Steps: If you are a coffee professional who wants to treat your career as a craft, Artisan is one of the best places in London to do so. When applying via email, ensure your CV highlights your technical experience and your eagerness to engage with their specific training school.

Artisan Coffee, established in 2011 by Edwin and Magda Harrison, is a cornerstone of London’s independent specialty coffee scene. Infusing an “Aussie-style” hospitality approach, the company emphasizes a fun-loving, design-led culture where baristas are treated like fine chefs. Beyond its five neighborhood cafes, the brand operates the Artisan Coffee School and its own roastery, Curious Roo. This ecosystem ensures a “flavour first” mission, where technical precision—such as constant grind adjustment and reverse osmosis water filtration—meets authentic, community-focused customer service.

 

Key Company Highlights

Category Details
Company Name Artisan Coffee
Headquarters London, United Kingdom
Founded 2011 (Putney)
Primary Locations Putney, Ealing, Stamford Brook, East Sheen, Fulham
Internal Ecosystem Artisan Coffee School & Curious Roo Coffee Roasters
Core Philosophy Aussie-style hospitality; Chef-level barista precision
Technical Focus SCA-certified training; Small-batch roasting
Signature Gear Custom La Marzocco FB/80 machines
Community Impact Supporting 120+ independent cafes via wholesale

To apply for this job please visit www.artisancoffeeco.com.