Barista
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value due to extensive training opportunities and strong career progression within a passionate coffee-focused environment.
- Offers valuable barista training and career progression
- Fun working culture with great discounts
- Requires flexibility and early availability for shifts
Pros
- Strong focus on training and skill development
- Flexible hours with a fun working environment
- Majority of senior roles filled internally, showing good career prospects
Cons
- Part-time role with limited hours (24-hour contract)
- Early mornings required for shift start
- Potential for competitive and high-pressure environment
Who it's for
Entry to Mid-Level • On-site / Part-Time
Good fit
- Coffee enthusiasts passionate about the beverage
- Individuals seeking part-time work with flexible hours
- Candidates wanting to grow in the coffee industry
Not recommended for
- Individuals looking for a full-time commitment
- Those who dislike working early mornings
- Candidates seeking low-pressure environments
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Our FCB Coffee at Paddington station is hiring!
FCB Coffee is the fastest-growing speciality coffee company in the travel sector. Currently with ten sites, we are fast becoming the go-to destination for speciality coffee. We inspire our teams to consistently produce fantastic coffee through dedicated training and attention to detail.
If you are a real coffee geek looking for a place that screams, lives and breathes - all about coffee - then FCB Coffee is what you’re looking for. Work with a team of people who are very competitive and are truly passionate about what they do!
The store is open from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM, seven days a week. You must be able to arrive at Paddington Station for a 6:00 AM start and be available to work both morning and evening shifts. This is a part-time role, with a 24-hr contract.
Benefits:
- Training (latte art, brew methods, coffee machine maintenance, Intro to Coffee) delivered by a SCAE accredited trainer
- Flexible hours
- Good career progression - 90% of senior positions are filled by internal candidates
- A fun and rewarding working environment
- No late evening shifts
- 50% off whilst off shift
- 50% Friends and Family discount
- Company Christmas party
- Regular pay review
- All merchandise at cost price
Skills and requirements :
- Up to date knowledge and genuine interest/ passion for the coffee business
- Barista skills and ability to free pour a variety of latte art consistently would be an advantage
- Knowledge of hand-brew methods and desire to learn more would be an advantage
- Good spoken and written English
- Great customer service skills
- Ability to work at speed and under pressure
The job involves:
- Preparing and serving high-quality coffee and beverages
- Handling till transactions accurately
- Preparing and handling food in accordance with hygiene and safety standards
- Following all cafe opening and closing procedures
- Providing excellent customer service at all times
You will be working with and helping to maintain equipment such as:
- La Marzocco Linea PB two group
- Mythos One, Anfim and Mahlkonig EK43
If you have what it takes and would like to be part of the newest FCB shop, send your CV and a covering letter stating your availability
