Head Barista Jobs in London
London's specialty coffee scene is one of the best in the world, and a permanent Head Barista role at the right café is a genuinely rewarding career. Cookaburra connects experienced coffee professionals with the cafés that treat their coffee program and their team with the respect they deserve.
Submit Your ApplicationHow Cookaburra Helps Head Barista Professionals
We recruit permanent Head Baristas for London's best cafés and hospitality venues. If you're technically exceptional and ready to lead a coffee team, Cookaburra can connect you with the right operator.
Permanent roles only. Cookaburra exclusively places people in permanent positions. We don't do casual or temp work. We find the right fit for the long term.
Free for Candidates
No cost to you, ever. We're paid by employers.
Permanent Only
Every role we fill is a long-term position.
Personal Review
Every application is personally reviewed by our team.
London-Based
Deep local knowledge across Central and Greater London.
How Cookaburra Places Head Barista Professionals
Cookaburra works exclusively with venues looking to make permanent hires, which means every Head Barista role we recruit for is a genuine long-term opportunity. We do not place candidates into short-term or casual arrangements. If you are a Head Barista looking for a role where you can settle in, develop and build a career, Cookaburra is the right partner.
We recruit Head Barista roles across London, placing candidates in independent restaurants, hotel operations, members clubs, private dining venues and event spaces. Every candidate we represent has been personally interviewed and assessed against the specific demands of the roles they are put forward for. We do not bulk-send CVs. You will always know before we present you to a client.
The process is straightforward. Submit your application through our candidates page with a current CV, a brief personal statement and anything else that reflects your work: photos, social media, awards or certifications. Every application is personally reviewed. If there is a strong potential match, a Cookaburra recruiter will contact you directly to discuss your experience and what you are looking for in your next role.
Cookaburra is built on direct hospitality experience. Our founder started as a dishwasher at 16 and worked through kitchens in Australia and London before founding the agency. That background means we understand what a strong Head Barista looks like in practice, not just on a CV, and it means we can advocate for you with venues in a way that a generalist recruiter cannot.
How Cookaburra Works for Candidates
Submit Your Application
Fill out the form on our candidates page. Include your CV, a passion statement, and anything that shows your craft: photos, Instagram, certifications.
Interview with a Cookaburra Recruiter
If there's a fit, a Cookaburra recruiter will reach out personally for a conversation about your experience, goals and what the ideal role looks like for you.
Matched to the Right Role
When a client role matches your profile, you'll be presented as part of a curated shortlist, never a bulk CV drop. You'll always know before we present you.
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