Barista

About us

We are looking for an energetic, self-motivated and engaging Barista to join the successful team at Kimpton Charlotte Square - working across our outlets, you will be key in ensuring guest satisfaction...

Kimpton Charlotte Square – located in one of Edinburgh’s most beautiful squares in the New Town, this hotel is a perfect point between old and new.  The hotel offers a fresh experience in the centre of the historic city, with a pristine, traditional outside and a buzzing edge inside. The hotel lives as a natural meeting point for the young-at-heart crowd of the city – a place of experimental, discovery and sociability.  It inspires guests and locals alike with a face of timeless tradition, and a heart full of life and colour

What about the job?

Paying £11.00 per hour, we are looking for someone who can work a minimum of 30 hours per week across 4 days.

We are currently recruiting a Barista to help us create beautifully crafted drinks. As a Barista, you will use your skills to deliver first class service and perfectly crafted coffees to our customers.

We are looking for a Barista with flair and understanding of all thing’s coffee from a skinny latte to a soya cappuccino!

About you

Ideal candidate:

• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Have previous experience in customer service & coffee
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
• Have Hands-on experience with brewing equipment
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

What we offer

Our Benefits:

Not bragging but we are part of the IHG hotels and Resort family, FTSE 100 Company, market leader in delivering True Hospitality for Good around the world.

In our managed Edinburgh properties, you can take full advantage of our £15 a month gym membership, with 20% off all  spa treatments.

With 25% off in all restaurants & Bars, within both Kimpton Charlotte Square & InterContinental Edinburgh The George, and an amazing 50% off in Burr & Co coffee shop concept on George Street, you can enjoy all that our guests do at a discounted price.

• £22, 880 per annum,  (£11.00 per hour) Plus Great IHG Perks!
• 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (pro rata) 
• Worldwide employee and friends & family hotel room rates
• An Overnight stay plus 1 when probationary period passed
• 50% off on F&B when staying over in an IHG property
• Discounts on retail and various activities through our benefit portal
• Employee assistance programme 24/7 
• Employee healthcare plan
• Access to Mental Healthcare first aiders
• Opportunities for career progression and to transfer around the world
• Meals whilst on duty
• Opportunities to get involved in our charitable and community activities

Most importantly, we’ll help you grow, and develop you as an individual

Do you have what it takes? We’d love to hear from you.

Please click ‘apply’ now! 

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.