Barista

Barista

Our Vacancy

We’re looking for a passionate and customer-focused Barista to join our coffee bar team at Darwin Court Community Centre. 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.

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. Guaranteed 4 hours per week

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 hospitality or customer service 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

• Flexibility to work additional paid hours when required.

• 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 provided
• Up to 30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays
• Two additional paid volunteering days each year
• Flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal
• 4 x salary life assurance
• Up to 10% pension contribution

Please read before applying:

Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.

Interview Date: Interviews will be held in person at Darwin Court, Southwark

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

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Talent Specialist Joanne Ayliffe.