Cafe jobs in Canary Wharf

Hourly salary: An OTE Hourly Rate of £14.50 per hour

Join White Rabbit Hospitality as Barista – Be Part of Something Brand New in Canary Wharf

Something exciting is coming to Canary Wharf and we want you to help build it.

White Rabbit Hospitality creates and operates bespoke Food & Beverage spaces within hotels. We're launching a brand new hotel destination in the heart of London's most dynamic district and we're looking for a passionate, guest-focused Barista to join us from the very beginning.

This isn't a role where you walk into someone else's operation. This is your opportunity to help shape the culture, perfect your craft, and play a key role in building a cafe experience that the Canary Wharf community will love, from day one.

At White Rabbit Hospitality, our values define everything we do: Hospitality is at our core, We do the right thing, We pursue excellence, and We are all entrepreneurs. If that sounds like your kind of cafe, keep reading.

Our Values – In Every Cup, Every Interaction

HOSPITALITY IS AT OUR CORE: Every drink we serve and every conversation we have is a chance to brighten someone's day and create a lasting impression. WE DO THE RIGHT THING: We look out for each other, we work with integrity, and we take pride in everything we do. WE PURSUE EXCELLENCE: We care about the details — from the perfect extraction to the warmest welcome. WE ARE ALL ENTREPRENEURS: We encourage every member of our team to bring ideas, energy, and ownership to their role.

What Will You Be Doing?

You'll be at the heart of our cafe, crafting exceptional coffee, delivering warm and genuine hospitality, and helping to build a cafe destination that hotel guests and the Canary Wharf community will keep coming back to.

• Prepare and serve a full range of espresso-based drinks and beverages to a consistently high standard, with genuine care and attention in every cup.
• Deliver a warm, welcoming, and personalised experience to every guest, from the morning rush regular to the first-time visitor.
• Maintain a thorough and up-to-date knowledge of the full cafe menu, including coffee origins, brewing methods, and food offerings, to confidently guide and recommend to guests.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and beautifully presented cafe environment at all times, upholding the highest standards of hygiene and presentation.
• Support stock management, including monitoring levels, flagging requirements, and minimising wastage.
• Follow food safety, allergen, and hygiene procedures at all times.
• Work collaboratively with the wider cafe and F&B team to ensure smooth and seamless service throughout the day.
• Bring energy, warmth, and genuine passion to every shift, as a new opening, the experience we create starts with the people we hire.

What Do You Need?

• Proven experience as a Barista within a quality cafe, coffee shop, or hospitality environment.
• A genuine passion for coffee, craft, and creating exceptional guest experiences.
• Strong knowledge of espresso-based drinks, grind settings, milk texturing, and coffee preparation techniques.
• A warm, friendly, and engaging personality, you love connecting with people and making them feel welcome.
• The ability to work efficiently and calmly during busy service periods without compromising on quality.
• Good awareness of food safety, hygiene standards, and allergen requirements.
• Experience with EPOS or till systems (desirable).
• A flexible approach to working hours, including early mornings, weekends, and peak periods as required by the business.

What We Offer:

Aside from an OTE hourly rate of £14.50 per hour we provide:

• A ground-floor opportunity to join a brand new hotel opening and help shape the cafe experience from scratch.
• Dining discount across the White Rabbit Hospitality portfolio.
• Full training and a thorough induction to set you up for success from day one.
• Real opportunities for career progression within a growing hospitality group that promotes from within.
• A supportive, people-first team environment where your craft and development genuinely matter.
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Regular team events, tastings, and brand experiences.

White Rabbit Hospitality is growing fast and the people who join us at the start of something new will have every opportunity to grow with us. Whether your ambition is to develop into a supervisory role, deepen your coffee knowledge, or simply be part of a team that genuinely cares about what it does, we'll back you all the way.

Ready to Help Build Something Brilliant in Canary Wharf?

If you're a passionate, people-first barista who takes pride in every cup and wants to be part of something brand new — we want to hear from you.

Apply now to become Barista with White Rabbit Hospitality in Canary Wharf, London.