Situated in the heart of Central London, just moments from Piccadilly Circus,

The Gallery

is an elegant breakfast restaurant within the iconic

Hotel Café Royal

a luxury 5-star destination known for timeless sophistication and impeccable service.Serving breakfast daily from

7:00am to 11:00am , The Gallery offers an exceptional start to the day in a serene and refined setting. After breakfast, the space transitions into a tranquil lounge for hotel guests

ideal for informal meetings, quiet reflection, or remote working.We are currently seeking a passionate and skilled

Barista

to join our breakfast team, ensuring every guest enjoys a coffee experience that matches the prestige and quality of our hotel.Your Role:As a

Barista

at The Gallery, you will play a key role during our busiest service period

breakfast. Youll be responsible for crafting high-quality hot and cold beverages with precision and flair, while delivering warm and personalised service to our discerning guests.Key Responsibilities:Prepare and serve a full range of espresso-based and specialty coffee drinks to a consistently high standard.Operate and maintain coffee machines and equipment, ensuring cleanliness and functionality at all times.Work efficiently during high-volume breakfast service to meet guest needs with speed and grace.Provide a warm, friendly, and polished service that reflects the luxury standards of Hotel Café Royal.Engage with guests to understand their preferences, make recommendations, and enhance their overall experience.Maintain excellent product knowledge, including coffee beans, milk alternatives, teas, and seasonal offerings.Ensure the coffee station and surrounding areas are kept clean, well-stocked, and organised throughout service.Assist with general breakfast service duties where needed, including support to the floor and kitchen teams.Uphold all food safety and hygiene standards in line with hotel and health regulations.Requirements:Previous barista experience in a luxury hotel, premium café, or high-end restaurant environment.A passion for coffee and a strong understanding of modern coffee techniques and equipment.Excellent customer service and communication skills with a natural flair for hospitality.The ability to work efficiently during busy service periods while maintaining attention to detail.A professional and well-groomed appearance appropriate for a 5-star hotel setting.Punctuality, reliability, and a proactive approach to teamwork.Flexibility to work early morning shifts, including weekends and public holidays.The benefits:Pay of up to £32,000 including service chargeAccess to heavily discounted friends and family rooms ratesTwo complimentary rooms nights per year (after 1 year of employment)Up to 50% colleagues discount in all our food and beverage outletsColleague wellness sessions in our Akasha spa each month including osteopath, podiatrist, yoga and fitness classes (as well as staff discounts on spa treatments)Regular social events, including our infamous Summer Party (August) and Black-Tie Annual Awards dinner (January)Christmas celebrations, including colleague lunch, childrens party and Christmas giftAutomatic membership of the companys life assurance scheme from day oneGenerous discounts on retail and dining in Central London through the West End Club appMental health support including Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental health champions in all departmentsA variety of external benefits including gym discounts and free eye testsCycle to work scheme and season ticket loanA wide range of both internal and external training and development programmes to support all of our colleagues career progressionThe usual bits and bobs such as free meals on duty, uniform laundry, pension and holiday

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