Barista

A lifestyle Hotel based on London's eccentric South Bank. With over 354 bedrooms, award-winning food and drink outlets and an electric energy, Sea Containers London is a destination where glamour meets brutalism - and it's your London anchor on the River Thames.

Love great coffee, great service, and creating memorable guest experiences?

At Sea Containers London, we're looking for an enthusiastic Barista to join our vibrant Food & Beverage team. Based in The Den, you'll craft exceptional coffees and beverages, serve fresh food offerings, and create genuine connections with our guests in one of London's most exciting lifestyle hotels.



What you'll do

  • Prepare and serve high-quality coffee, teas and beverages with consistency and flair.
  • Deliver warm, engaging service that keeps guests coming back.
  • Recommend products and seasonal specials to enhance the guest experience.
  • Maintain a clean, organised and welcoming coffee bar environment.
  • Support the wider Food & Beverage team when needed.


What we're looking for

  • Previous Barista experience in a busy café, restaurant, hotel or hospitality environment.
  • Passion for coffee, hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.
  • Strong communication skills and a positive, team-focused attitude.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of food safety and allergens is desirable.


Why join us?

At Lore Group, we create inspiring hospitality experiences through exceptional people. Home to award-winning hotels including Sea Containers London, Pulitzer Amsterdam and Riggs Washington D.C., we believe passion, creativity and personality are what set us apart.

If you're ready to brew exceptional coffee and be part of an energetic team on London's iconic South Bank, we'd love to hear from you.


At Sea Containers London we are committed to giving our employees the skills and support required to deliver extraordinary experiences, and most importantly, to grow in their careers. On top of this we also like to offer our teams a wide range of benefits including:

  • Guest experience including dinner and drinks
  • 6 complimentary nights a year at any Lore Group hotel
  • Lore Group Employee & Immediate Family Rates
  • Lore Group Friend and Family Rates
  • 50% Employee discount and 25% Friends and Family discount at over 800 partner hotels via Lore Discovery
  • 50% discount in Lore Group restaurants and bars
  • Discounts in our spa and cinema
  • Contribution towards Health - Cash Plan
  • Life Assurance
  • Length of service incentives (additional holiday)
  • Bespoke training programmes
  • Free meals on duty
  • Incentives such as Ride-to-Work and season ticket loan
  • Quarterly employee award ceremony and company staff parties
  • Employee assistance programme
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