Barista

A fantastic opportunity for a Barista to join our team at Kimpton Charlotte Square on a 16-hour per week contract!

You will earn £13.28 per hour, plus service charge

Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel brings together traditional Edinburgh architecture with an exciting and fresh indoor feel, offering our guests a modern luxurious stay.

Welcoming locals to relax in our Garden area (a must visit), experiencing mouth-watering food in BABA restaurant, or guests from far and wide being pampered in our state-of-the-art Spa – we cover it all!

What’s in it for you as our Barista:


* Becoming part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family, one of the world’s leading hotel companies - which means global opportunities.


* Complimentary stay for you+1 in our Hotel upon successful completion of probation, generous discounts across our F&B outlets at Kimpton Charlotte Square and InterContinental Edinburgh The George, plus Spa & Gym discounts at our Kimpton property.


* Extensive training, opportunities for career progression across the world, plus 2 paid days volunteering per year with a cause of your choice


* Wagestream - a financial wellbeing app giving you the opportunity to save, track and withdraw your pay as you earn it. 


* Apart from Meals whilst on duty, we also provide every employee company sick pay and life insurance, Mental Health First Aiders on Duty, and access to Employee Assistance Programs.


* 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated) & Enhanced Family Leave (you can ask more details at the interview).


* Amazing discounts for our hotels and restaurants around the world, plus discounts from over 15,000 stores – all the way from retail to cinema!


* Don’t forget, bring your friends and take part in our generous ‘Refer a Friend’ programme!

As a Barista, you’ll be 100% you, bringing your authentic personality to everything you do; be the ultimate host, confidently leading yourself and making creative decisions that elevate every interaction; and spark joy, using every tool available to craft meaningful and memorable experiences.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be ensuring high quality guest experience through the making of a wide range of Coffees and hot drinks, interacting with our guests and assisting the wider F&B team to provide timely service! 

To succeed as a Barista, you will need:


* Experience working within a Restaurant, Bar, Cafe or Hotel as a Barista or Coffee Maker 


* Knowledge of making various coffees and working with different dietary requirements and preferences


* Drive to produce results, we work together within the Kimpton family to continue to provide our guests with extremely personal experiences and human connection. 


* A warm and authentic personality, with a can-do attitude and commitment to service. 


* Overall, you will be willing to work within our team to embrace our ...