Head Barista

Head Barista

kōhmi. is a new coffee and matcha shop focused on great coffee and warm service, hiring a Head Barista.

Location: 4 Adam's Ct, Old Broad St, London EC2N 1DW, UK

About the Role

As Head Barista, you will set the tone for the shop, ensuring the quality of coffee and the warmth of the experience we create for our guests. You will lead day to day operations, working closely with the founders to bring our vision to life.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the shop, including opening, closing, and ensuring smooth service.
• Prepare and serve high quality coffee, matcha, and other drinks to a consistently excellent standard.
• Create a welcoming, calm atmosphere for every guest.
• Supervise and support the barista team, helping them develop and maintain our standards.
• Manage stock, place orders, and keep the shop well organised.
• Shape workflow and service to improve the overall guest experience.
• Act as a trusted point of contact when the founders are not on site.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape a brand and business from day one.
• Close working relationship with the founders and opportunity to contribute to the commercial side.
• A calm, thoughtfully designed workspace in the heart of the City.
• Performance based bonus scheme tied to monthly revenue targets.
• Workplace pension.
• A team that values kindness, quality, and doing things properly.

What We're Looking For

• Proven barista experience, with strong technical skills in coffee preparation.
• Passion for coffee and an interest in the craft behind it.
• Experience managing or supervising in a café or hospitality setting.
• Self driven approach and confidence to manage the shop independently.
• Warm, positive presence that naturally makes people feel comfortable.
• Ability to work quickly and smoothly, interacting and serving guests with warmth.
• Reliability, trustworthiness, and strong personal responsibility.
• Flexibility and adaptability, with willingness to help build something new.

If this sounds like something you'd enjoy being part of, please send a short message about yourself and your experience to .