at Profile
We’re looking for an experienced barista to join our team at Profile in Highbury where we’ll all about great coffee, seasonal drinks, and delicious food.
We love working with UK & International roasters, and change our guest beans regularly. This role involves supporting General Manager, dialling in coffees across all brew methods and working with the team to ensure quality across the board. We use the Victoria Arduino Eagle espresso machine and Makhlonig e65 grinders.
• Confident opening and closing the shop solo or with the team
• Able to dial in espresso daily & skilled in milk steaming with a solid understanding of processing methods, roast profiles, and how to balance a shot
• Positive, proactive, and ready to jump in wherever needed
• Good general coffee knowledge (processing, origins, roasters) so you can recommend beans and help customers find what they’re after
• Familiar with common coffee gear — knows how to clean, maintain, and troubleshoot
• Experience with batch brew (Moccamaster) and hand brewing methods
• Minimum 3 years working in a specialty coffee shop
• Great customer service — friendly, remembers regulars, makes people feel welcome
• Team player — happy to run food, help with dishes, and support the team. Must be comfortable contributing to wider drinks service—including juices, teas, sodas, and wines as well as light food prep
• Basic understanding of food hygiene, allergens, and safety standards
• Makes sure daily cleaning, restocking, and checklist tasks are done & keeps manager in the loop
• Happy to work weekends and holidays as needed
• Unlimited coffee & tea on shift
• 28 days holiday pay for full-time employees
• NEST company pension scheme
• Paid lunch break
• Staff tips
• Discounted coffee beans off our retail selection
• An enjoyable vibe in an independent business with opportunities for career growth as the company expands
• A dynamic work environment in a small team where your input is valued and encouraged
• Shifts are between 7.00am-4.30pm (Some shorter shifts offering flexibility)
• 20-35 hours a week on average
• £12.5 - £13 per hour (plus service charge) DOE
Please apply with a CV and cover letter explaining a little bit about yourself and why you’d like to work with us. We would love to hear from you! 😊
