Head Barista at Riverside Market - Sodexo Live!

Job Introduction

£15.76 per hour | ⏳ 40 hours per week | South-West London’s Premium Waterfront Destination

There’s nowhere quite like Fulham Pier – and as a Head Barista at the vibrant Alphabet Café in Riverside Market, you’ll be crafting exceptional drinks in a lively, fast-paced environment with stunning riverside views.

As Head Barista, you’ll be the mastermind behind our coffee program, leading the team to deliver perfectly crafted brews and providing an unforgettable experience for our members. Whether it’s serving up a smooth espresso or creating an Insta-worthy latte art masterpiece, you’ll set the standard for quality and service.

With £15.76 per hour, 40 hours a week, and exciting opportunities to grow across Fulham Pier’s dynamic hospitality scene, this is more than just a job—it’s a chance to elevate your career.

Ready to raise the bar? Register your interest today!

Main Responsibilities

• Lead in delivering an exceptional guest experience across everyday operations within Alphabet.   
•  Lead in the management of operational excellence and contract delivery.
• Help build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders to ensure client expectations are met.   
• Produce staff schedules within given budget.    
• Dial in espresso, monitor extraction, and maintain equipment to the highest standard. 
• Order and maintain consumables and stock to set levels.   
•  Oversee the smooth running of the coffee shop and daytime service.    
• Ensure compliance with KPIs relevant to Sodexo Live! and Fulham FC.    
• Construct and deliver staff training plans and maintaining uniform standards within the Market Hall.    
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, and fire regulations.    
• Report to the Market Hall Manager on progress and resolve customer issues.
• Ensure food and beverage operations meet quality standards.
• Staffing costs within budget / target.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as a Head Barista / Senior Barista or similar leadership role in a high-quality, high-volume environment.  
• Deep knowledge and passion for coffee and beverage standards.   
• Strong leadership and training experience.   
• A passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.    
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a flexible, evolving venue.    
• Excellent organisational, leadership and communication skills, able to motivate and support a team.    
• Knowledge of food safety and health & safety regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, capable of handling operational challenges.   
• Positive, hands-on attitude with flexibility to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

About The Company

Sodexo Live!

We’re Experience Makers. 
And go-getters, fanatic foodies, and community pillars. 

At Sodexo Live! build a career where ‘everyday’ is anything but normal. Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring personality, your background, and your desire for delighting others. In return we’ll give you all you need to thrive.

We Belong to a team that feels like family, ACT with purpose and be inclusive, Thrive in our career, while able to Be Live in the moment creating exceptional memories. 
 
After giving it all, you’ll return home knowing that you’ve played your part in creating a truly unforgettable moment. 
Because at Sodexo Live! we’re so much more.

 Be part of something greater

Why choose Sodexo Live! – 

At Sodexo Live! we believe in making every moment count, for the guests we serve and for our team members. We take pride in crafting exceptional events at the most prestigious venues on the planet, making every event a positive story worth telling. Whether at high-profile sports venues, cultural destinations, corporate events or once-in-a-lifetime social functions, you won’t just craft the moment… you’ll be immersed in the action. As part of the Sodexo Live! team, you belong to something greater. You bring people together and make a real impact in local communities through the power of shared experiences. You have the opportunity to gain the skills to thrive for a long-term career with a team that is inclusive and always ready to embrace the moment.

Globally Sodexo Live! contributes to the success of events such as Royal Ascot, the Tour de France, the Rugby World Cup and soon the Paris 2024 Games, and showcases exceptional venues such as the Eiffel Tower Restaurants, Bateaux Parisiens, Yachts de Paris, the Royal Academy of Arts in London, the Museo del Prado in Madrid, the Hard Rock Stadium, the Scottish National Gallery, and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. 

Other venues in the UK include Bateaux London, Fulham FC, the ACC Liverpool, and Edinburgh’s magnificent Signet Library.

Sodexo Live! is part of Sodexo which provides catering, facilities management, employee benefits and personal home services to 100 million consumers daily in 56 countries. At Sodexo we believe in the difference a day makes. That’s why we are proud to focus on people’s essential needs: we see them as key to improve the quality of life. We know that by focusing on the tangible, the real, the concrete improvements, day after day, for millions of people, we have a big impact not only on individuals but also on society and the planet. We believe it all starts with the everyday.