Baristas for hire in Edinburgh

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    3,287

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service9%
    Barista Experience9%
    Communication Skills7%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree39%
    High school diploma or GED28%
    Master's degree17%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year12%
    1-2 years18%
    3-5 years44%
  • Current company

    Starbucks
    Archerfield Links
    Barista – Caffe Nero
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year25%
    1-2 years25%
    2-5 years46%

Browse Indeed's database of 3,287 profiles for Baristas in Edinburgh

Last updated: 10 Sept 2026

Barista: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Edinburgh: £25,420 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420£28,326 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Barista

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Customer ServiceEspresso MachinesBarista Coffee MakingBarista ExperienceMilk Frothers and Steam WandsCoffee Experience

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCustomer Service
  • Barista

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFire SafetyPersonal Licence

    Skills

    Barista ExperiencePersonal LicenceLatte ArtMilk Texturing and Latte ArtFinancial Reconciliation SupportCash Handling
  • Shift Leader

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Event Management ExperienceEvent CoordinationCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceEvents Management

    Skills

    Communication SkillsPhone EtiquetteLeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsDriving Licence
  • Barista

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    JapaneseLatte ArtBarista ExperienceMilk Texturing and Latte Art

    Skills

    Processing Cash TransactionsCash HandlingCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity Software
  • Host/barista

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Safety

    Skills

    A LevelBarista ExperienceMathsProcessing Cash TransactionsCash HandlingCustomer Service
  • Hospitality Trainee

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Barista Coffee MakingBarista ExperienceFood SafetyCoffee Experience

    Skills

    Communication SkillsMentoring

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What's the average time to fill a barista role?

The average time to fill a barista role is 56 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do baristas tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a barista include: customer service, barista experience and communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a barista?

Common licenses or certifications for baristas include: Car up to 3 5 Tonnes, First Aid Certification and First Aid.

What are some job titles related to baristas?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to baristas include: barista/waiter, shift leader and host/barista.

What level of education is common for a barista?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a barista in Edinburgh, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a barista?

Most baristas have 4 years of professional experience.

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