- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Food & Beverage Service
- Posted
- Nov 11, 2026
About Claridge’s
Claridge’s is a Maybourne hotel on Brook Street in London’s Mayfair. Its rooms and public spaces combine Victorian, Art Deco and contemporary design. The hotel operates restaurants, bars, event spaces and a spa, bringing together careers in guest services, housekeeping, culinary work and other hotel departments. Its approach to hospitality places individual guest care and attention to detail at the center of service.
Claridge’s seeks a Barista for its Art Café in London, preparing coffee, tea and viennoiserie while delivering prompt, intuitive service and memorable guest experiences. The role requires experience in a similar position in a five-star or fine-dining environment and a thorough understanding of Forbes and LQA Standards; it is permanent, full-time, with a 40-hour week and a five-days-on, two-days-off shift pattern.
Role & Responsibilities
- Create memorable guest experiences while ensuring prompt, professional service.
- Maintain advanced knowledge of coffee and tea, including coffee origins and preparation.
- Prepare coffee and tea accurately in accordance with supplier training.
- Provide intuitive service based on a thorough understanding of guests’ needs, creating exceptional experiences and lasting memories.
- Ensure seamless service at all times.
- Build genuine emotional bonds with guests to foster loyalty and create exceptional memories.
Qualifications
- Experience in a similar role within a five-star or fine-dining environment.
- Passion for food and beverage, with excellent knowledge.
- Provide intuitive service grounded in a thorough understanding of guests’ needs.
- Be an avid learner and team player who welcomes challenge and development.
- Thorough understanding of Forbes and LQA Standards.
- Must be eligible to live and work in the UK; documented evidence of eligibility is required during recruitment.
Skills
Experience
Experience in a similar role within a five-star or fine-dining environment.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in London, England, UK.
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Benefits
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay; holiday allowance increases after 3 and 5 years of service; travel season ticket loans; pension scheme; subsidised monthly podiatrist and masseuse treatments; flu vaccination vouchers; eye test vouchers and contributions towards glasses; 24-hour colleague assistance helpline; on- and off-site occupational health service; death-in-service salary contribution; wellbeing activities focused on mental and physical health; complimentary all-day staff restaurant; referral scheme with rewards of up to £1,500; colleague recognition and award programmes with prizes; an additional paid day off for birthdays; internal transfer and promotion opportunities; in-house training and development; long-service awards; preferential Maybourne room rates of £50 per overnight stay; hotel guest experience stay including an overnight stay and dining; 50% food and beverage discount across Maybourne; social events; wedding and baby gifts; retirement functions.
Culture
Claridge’s emphasizes personal service and care in the details of a guest’s stay. Its recruitment materials describe collaboration across departments and opportunities for learning and development.
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