Coffee Specialist

Job Description At Gather & Gather, great food in the workplace isnt simply about fuel. Its about increasing productivity and improving performance; its about happy motivated people and inspiring environments. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do we live to bring food and people together.We are brave, bold and curious adventurers in food and drink. Never shy of being different, always challenging the conventional.Our passionate team of chefs, baristas, servers, nutritionists and much more, love nothing more than creating memorable moments that enrich the everyday. Come and join our award winning teams we are currently recruiting for a Coffee Specialist to join our amazing team at London & South, with some National coverage.Location: London & South, with some National coverage Salary: 32,000 - 35,000 per annum plus car/car allowanceWorking Pattern: 40 hours per week, predominantly MondayFriday, with flexibility for occasional weekend eventsRole Purpose:Coffee is at the heart of what we do but its our people who bring it to life.As a Coffee Specialist, youll be the driving force behind building skills, confidence, and passion across our teams. Youll tune in to our people and clients, spark joy with every training session and drink crafted, and help our teams nail it with consistently repeatable, high-quality beverages.This is an exciting field-based role where youll showcase what great looks like, work alongside some of the best in the coffee industry, and play a key part in shaping our brands coffee culture.Your key responsibilities will include:Training & Development:Deliver engaging, practical training that empowers baristas to deliver consistent, exceptional drinks.Act as a coach and mentor bringing energy, clarity, and encouragement to every interaction.Demonstrate best practice, ensuring drinks are crafted with care, speed, and efficiency.Develop talent, supporting baristas to grow into confident ambassadors for coffeeQuality & Standards:Carry out quality checks across sites, ensuring every drink meets our high standardsHelp teams to nail it every time with repeatable recipes and processes that guarantee consistencyMaintain high standards in presentation, workflow, and service showing the difference between good and greatOperational Support:Support new site openings from pre-launch to beyond, embedding coffee excellence from day one.Drive activations and product launches, creating excitement and confidence in new offersDeliver on site and regional coffee and beverage schoolsEnsure teams are fully equipped to deliver great customer experience, coffee and beverages, every day through the correct equipment, menu offer and operational deliveryInnovation & Community:Engage with some of the best people in the coffee world including specialty roasters and leading baristas to keep our offer fresh, exciting, and industry-leadingStay on top of SCA developments, coffee trends, and innovations, translating them into real impact across our sites.Champion drink innovation, helping us deliver experiences that spark joy for our customers and clients.Engagement & Culture:Champion our brand values: Tune In listen, adapt, and connect with baristas and clients Spark Joy deliver training and experiences that inspire and delight Nail It help teams perfect every cup, making great coffee & beverages repeatableFoster a supportive, passionate barista community across the brandBuild strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and suppliers acting as a trusted ambassador for our coffee programmeOur Ideal Candidate Will:Have proven experience as a Coffee Trainer, Caf Manager, or similar leadership role with a strong coffee background.Has genuine passion for coffee and people able to inspire, coach, and elevate others.Have excellent barista skills with in-depth knowledge of brewing, milk, and coffee equipment.Strong presentation, coaching, and communication skills.Be flexible and resilient, able to travel extensivelyBe available to work mainly MondayFriday, with occasional weekends for events or activations.SCA accreditation highly desirable (or willingness to study and achieve it).Ideally have direct experience working with specialty roasters or within the specialty coffee sector.Have experience supporting multi-site operations and new openings.An eye for innovation curious about new drinks, methods, and industry developments.What's in it for you?Working with Gather & Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.Personal Development and Training opportunitiesLife assurance schemePension schemeHoliday allowanceAccess to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical OpinionEye careA great wellbeing strategy including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary financeFamily friendly supportRegular social events and communication with our leadersA holiday purchase schemeVolunteering daysProfessional subscriptionsRecognition schemes and people awards Long service awardsAccess to some great high street discount vouchers

Created: 2025-12-09