Corporate Lounge Barista & Host

London, England, United Kingdom

7/15/2025

We are currently recruiting for a Corporate Lounge Barista & Host to join our team at one of our prestigious law firms in London EC4A. This is a high-profile role suited to a polished and personable individual with proven barista experience and a strong hospitality background.

You will be responsible for creating a warm, professional atmosphere in a stylish business lounge, delivering an exceptional level of service to clients and guests throughout the day.

This is a permanent, full-time role working 37.5 hours per week across Tuesday to Thursday, with shifts scheduled on a rota basis between 8:00am and 8:00pm.

We’re seeking someone with previous barista experience, ideally gained in a corporate, hotel, or lounge setting. You should be confident preparing and serving high-quality hot beverages, as well as basic cocktails. You will have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, the ability to multitask in a calm, professional manner, and be able to create a welcoming environment for both professional meetings and social interactions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the Business Lounge throughout the day, maintaining cleanliness, organisation, and presentation
• Provide a professional and friendly welcome to all guests and clients
• Prepare and serve barista-style coffees to a consistently high standard
• Prepare and serve a small selection of cocktails during afternoon/evening hours
• Replenish snacks and light food offerings regularly
• Create a welcoming, relaxed environment for both professional and social interactions
• Monitor lounge usage and maintain a respectful, quiet atmosphere
• Liaise with reception, catering, and facilities teams to manage stock and special arrangements
• Respond to guest requests promptly and professionally
• Maintain excellent hygiene and cleanliness standards at all times
  
  

Wilson Vale is an established, quality-led contract caterer. We work with amazing clients across the UK who place huge value on great food as a key part of their culture and community. We work in office restaurants, independent schools and at conference venues with the same high-end ethos throughout.

We are looking for a positive, honest and reliable employee to join our friendly and hardworking team. We can offer good training and prospects within our team for the right candidate.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Have experience working in a similar role and environment
• Be highly organised and comfortable working in a high-pressured environment
• Ensure you have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety
• Keep up standards of hygiene and ensure all areas are clean and tidy
• Have excellent customer service and social skills
• Be responsible for the preparation and serving of food to staff
• Have a can do attitude and will work well as part of a team of 7
• Be customer focused
• Have basic food knowledge
• Be willing to participate and enjoy working part of the team
  
  

WILSON VALE PERKS:

• Our working hours are some of the best you'll find in catering - we are strong believers in work-life balance
• Our working environment is fun and inspiring, with excellent career development opportunities
• Craft Works - Free craft-focused career development training programme
• Paid training bespoke to you
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- your wellbeing is very important to us
• Online employee benefits scheme - monetary savings on everyday items!
• Your Birthday off every year after 1 years’ service.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
  
  

Wilson Vale is an equal opportunities employer that strives to create an inclusive working environment for all. We are committed to supporting our people and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. From each and every person in our catering teams, to our operations and central support teams - everyone at has a voice.