Company Overview

KERB is a business that powers other businesses. We focus on the incubation and growth of innovative, independent food businesses. We run brilliant street food markets, workshops, consultancy, bars, a food hall in Central London and have developed a growing, successful corporate catering company, KERB Events Limited.

We are a food-obsessed and people-first company  who believes that everyone with a bit of spark should have the opportunity to ignite it. Be it food entrepreneurs or team members, our mission is to create opportunity and joy through great food, from the KERB up.

Role Description

As part of our brilliant Barista team, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to be part of the newly established coffee counter at Seven Dials Market by KERB, our 25,000 sq ft food hall in Covent Garden. Reporting directly to the Barista Supervisor, you’ll be instrumental in creating exceptional guest experiences for over 40,000 weekly visitors, ensuring every cup of coffee is served with warmth and care.

This isn’t just any coffee stand, as part of KERB, an impact-driven business dedicated to supporting independent entrepreneurs and sustainable practices, the newly created coffee counter will challenge the status quo with a 100% disposable-free approach. If you're passionate about brilliant food and drink and sustainability, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact!

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Barista Supervisor with the day-to-day running of the coffee counter, ensuring smooth operations whilst providing exceptional hospitality. Ensuring every cup of tea and coffee is served exceptionally.
• Supporting the Barista Supervisor in ensuring the coffee stand operates in line with KERB's sustainability goals and commitments, with a focus on a 100% disposable-free approach, and contributing ideas for further reducing environmental impact.
• Working collaboratively within a team to ensure the coffee stand is always fully equipped to meet demand while minimising waste.
• Maintain high standards in coffee preparation, presentation, and taste, ensuring consistency and attention to detail with every order.

Requirements and skills

Essential

• Proven experience working as a Barista, with a solid understanding of coffee preparation techniques, equipment, and the ability to consistently deliver brilliant drinks.
• A genuine passion for exceptional hospitality, with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience working collaboratively within a team to deliver smooth, efficient day-to-day operations.

Desired but not essential

• Familiarity with Lightspeed (our current EPOS system).
• Experience working within a concession or third-party operated stand, ensuring smooth and independent operations.
• Background in working with an impact-driven business or experience supporting sustainability initiatives.

What you’ll get by joining KERB

• Generous F&B discount across KERB food and drinks
• CODE app membership
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (Hospitality Action)
• Perks at Work discounts
• 28 days holiday pro rata (including bank holidays) 
• A London Living Wage and Disability Confident Committed employer
• A Best Companies accredited employer
• Expert training from our coffee partner throughout the year

Diversity & Inclusion

As part of our values, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusivity at KERB. We actively celebrate our teams’ different abilities, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone, from any background, is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us. Applicants are encouraged to share with our People Team any accommodations or reasonable adjustments required during the recruitment process.

Company Overview

KERB is a business that powers other businesses. We focus on the incubation and growth of innovative, independent food businesses. We run brilliant street food markets, workshops, consultancy, bars, a food hall in Central London and have developed a growing, successful corporate catering company, KERB Events Limited.

We are a food-obsessed and people-first company  who believes that everyone with a bit of spark should have the opportunity to ignite it. Be it food entrepreneurs or team members, our mission is to create opportunity and joy through great food, from the KERB up.

Role Description

As part of our brilliant Barista team, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to be part of the newly established coffee counter at Seven Dials Market by KERB, our 25,000 sq ft food hall in Covent Garden. Reporting directly to the Barista Supervisor, you’ll be instrumental in creating exceptional guest experiences for over 40,000 weekly visitors, ensuring every cup of coffee is served with warmth and care.

This isn’t just any coffee stand, as part of KERB, an impact-driven business dedicated to supporting independent entrepreneurs and sustainable practices, the newly created coffee counter will challenge the status quo with a 100% disposable-free approach. If you're passionate about brilliant food and drink and sustainability, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact!

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Barista Supervisor with the day-to-day running of the coffee counter, ensuring smooth operations whilst providing exceptional hospitality. Ensuring every cup of tea and coffee is served exceptionally.
• Supporting the Barista Supervisor in ensuring the coffee stand operates in line with KERB's sustainability goals and commitments, with a focus on a 100% disposable-free approach, and contributing ideas for further reducing environmental impact.
• Working collaboratively within a team to ensure the coffee stand is always fully equipped to meet demand while minimising waste.
• Maintain high standards in coffee preparation, presentation, and taste, ensuring consistency and attention to detail with every order.

Requirements and skills

Essential

• Proven experience working as a Barista, with a solid understanding of coffee preparation techniques, equipment, and the ability to consistently deliver brilliant drinks.
• A genuine passion for exceptional hospitality, with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience working collaboratively within a team to deliver smooth, efficient day-to-day operations.

Desired but not essential

• Familiarity with Lightspeed (our current EPOS system).
• Experience working within a concession or third-party operated stand, ensuring smooth and independent operations.
• Background in working with an impact-driven business or experience supporting sustainability initiatives.

What you’ll get by joining KERB

• Generous F&B discount across KERB food and drinks
• CODE app membership
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (Hospitality Action)
• Perks at Work discounts
• 28 days holiday pro rata (including bank holidays) 
• A London Living Wage and Disability Confident Committed employer
• A Best Companies accredited employer
• Expert training from our coffee partner throughout the year

Diversity & Inclusion

As part of our values, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusivity at KERB. We actively celebrate our teams’ different abilities, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone, from any background, is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us. Applicants are encouraged to share with our People Team any accommodations or reasonable adjustments required during the recruitment process.