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The Head of Coffee is a senior leadership role responsible for defining, developing and continuously improving the Benugo coffee brand and hot drinks proposition. This role provides strategic and hands-on leadership to the Barista community across the business, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency and guest experience at all locations. The Head of Coffee will lead, coach and develop all barista teams, build a strong training and performance culture, and create clear structures for communication, audits and operational excellence. They will also oversee bespoke coffee projects, innovation, seasonal development and supplier relationships.
Job Responsibility:
Act as the senior leader and subject matter expert for coffee across the business
Lead, inspire and role-model Benugo values to all Head Baristas, Cluster Head Baristas and barista teams
Build a high-performance barista culture focused on quality, consistency, pride and engagement
Develop clear career pathways, capability frameworks and progression routes for barista teams
Coach, mentor and support Head Baristas to become strong people leaders and trainers
Identify talent, succession opportunities and development needs within the coffee function
Set clear expectations and standards for performance, presentation, behaviour and professionalism
Design, develop and continuously improve the Benugo coffee training curriculum, from entry-level to advanced programs
Ensure all barista training is structured, measurable and aligned to operational needs
Deliver and oversee training programs that improve technical skill, consistency, speed, quality and customer engagement
Use coffee audits, operational reviews and performance data to identify training needs and drive improvement
Ensure coffee audits are planned, executed and followed up in a timely and effective manner
Drive consistency of drink quality, recipes and presentation across all locations
Support new openings, refits and transitions with training and coffee setup
Work closely with the roastery, suppliers and operations team to continually improve coffee quality
Own and evolve the Benugo coffee and hot drinks program
Research, develop and introduce seasonal drinks and industry trends where appropriate
Ensure best practice use, care and maintenance of coffee machines, grinders and equipment
Support troubleshooting, calibration and technical standards across sites
Maintain strong, professional relationships with internal stakeholders, peers and senior leaders
Act as the central point of coordination for coffee-related communication across the business
Provide regular reporting and updates to senior management on performance, risks and opportunities
Ensure policies, procedures and standards are clearly communicated and understood by teams
Contribute to strategic projects, brand initiatives and cross-functional workstreams
Represent Benugo professionally at all times, internally and externally
Ensure full compliance with company policies, food safety and health & safety regulations
Attend training sessions, meetings and events as required
Take ownership of personal development and actively engage in performance reviews
Promote a safe, inclusive and supportive working environment
Undertake any other reasonable duties as required
Requirements:
Proven leadership experience within coffee, hospitality or food & beverage
Strong people management, coaching and development capability
Confident and credible communicator across all levels of the business
Passionate about coffee quality, training and team development
Highly organised with strong planning and prioritisation skills
Adaptable and resilient, able to work under pressure and changing priorities
Excellent customer service mindset
Strong written and verbal English
High level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Office
Nice to have:
Strong knowledge of social media platforms (desirable)
Bachelor’s degree or relevant qualification (desirable)
Experience in social media or brand marketing (desirable)
What we offer:
Free lunch on shift
Free tea and coffee at any Benugo location
A monthly allowance to use at any Benugo location
Competitive rate
Life Assurance
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay for when your family is growing
Company sick leave
Company annual leave
Opportunity to develop and further your career within a fast growing an exciting company with a very prestigious list of clients
Employee discounts at several retailers (via Perkbox app) & fitness providers
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & our trained Mental Health First Aiders