Barista

About Origin

Founded in 2004, Origin Coffee is one of Europe’s leading speciality coffee roasters. For nearly two decades, we’ve been shaping positive change in the industry, recently recognised as Most Sustainable Brand at the European Coffee and Hospitality Awards, and Overall Winner at the Global Coffee Awards. We’re based in Cornwall, with coffee shops across London, Cornwall, Bristol, and Edinburgh.

We’re proud to be a certified B Corp and a Real Living Wage employer with a true people‑first culture. We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, trusted, and able to grow.

As a Barista at Origin, you will deliver an exceptional coffee experience while upholding our quality standards and creating meaningful customer interactions. You play a key role in ensuring every cup reflects our commitment to provenance, seasonality, and transparency in a high-volume, public-facing environment. Origin are looking to add two full time members to their Retail team in Cornwall across The Roastery and Harbour Head locations.

As a key member of the retail team, you will:

• Deliver outstanding coffee and service, ensuring every customer leaves with a memorable experience
• Maintain consistency in coffee quality by adhering to Origin’s standards and recipes
• Engage with customers to share knowledge, inspire appreciation for specialty coffee, and build brand loyalty
• Support the retail team in achieving operational excellence and driving performance

• Previous experience as a Barista (ideally 1–2 years) in a busy hospitality or coffee environment
• Confident working independently, including opening and closing shifts
• Enjoy sharing the story behind our coffee - from the producers and origins to the cup in hand
• A genuine passion for speciality coffee and interest in the wider coffee industry
• Take pride in maintaining a clean, organised, and welcoming workspace

This is an opportunity for a passionate coffee enthusiast to step into the specialty coffee world and develop foundational skills into professional expertise. Previous barista or hospitality experience is valued, but what matters most is curiosity, care, and a genuine interest in specialty coffee.

We offer 34 days’ holiday inclusive of your birthday, alongside enhanced sick pay, period leave and personal days. We also provide enhanced family leave to support every kind of parent.

Learning and development are central to life  employees have access to SCA training and ongoing learning opportunities, supported by a dedicated education and a programme designed by a 2017, 2018 and 2020 UK Cup Tasters Champion. As well as access to mental health and physical first aid training and qualifications.

We offer two paid volunteering days each year, access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and GP service, free therapy sessions, an Electric Car Scheme (salary dependent), and a pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution.

You’ll enjoy weekly free coffee, unlimited free coffee while on shift, and access to industry-leading equipment at discounted rates.

As a B Corp certified and proudly independent business, we offer meaningful, creative work within an industry-leading brand that is rooted in strong values and a truly people‑first culture.

We believe diverse perspectives enrich our culture and creativity. If you’re passionate about coffee and excited by this opportunity – even if you don’t tick every box – we encourage you to apply. Your unique experience could be exactly what we need.

At Origin, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that values creativity, sustainability, and collaboration. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and inspiring environment where you can grow professionally and make a meaningful impact. And, of course, you’ll have access to some of the best coffee experiences imaginable.

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We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.