Barista opportunity

Updated: 1st April 2026.
Job Title: Barista Company: MINCKA Coffee Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex
MINCKA Coffee, a leading specialty coffee shop in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, is currently seeking an experienced Barista to join our team. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional coffee experiences and are looking for a skilled and passionate individual to help us continue our mission. Our shifts run Monday to Friday (06:00 - 16:30), Saturdays (06:30 - 15:30), and Sundays (07:00 - 15:30).
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience working in fast-paced coffee shops or hospitality venues (specialty coffee experience preferred but not essential)
- Delivers exceptional hospitality - you see guests as people, not transactions
- Can dial in espresso, pour clean milk, and work with speed and precision - or is willing to learn with hunger
- Keeps their station clean, calm, and organised, even during the busiest hours
- Can hold the standard - from customer experience to product consistency
- Communicates well with their team, works with urgency, and stays upbeat under pressure
- Takes feedback, wants to improve, and enjoys working in a tight-knit, high-standard team
- Shows up with consistency, energy, and care - every shift
Compensation & Benefits:
- This is a salaried role. Starting at £13.00 per hour - rising to £13.50 per hour after 6 months.
- 40-hour workweek with structured shifts
- 28 days paid holiday per year (for full-time team)
- Unlimited coffee at work - of course
- 35% off MINCKA items
- Madisons Personal Training membership worth £5,000
- Beautiful, well-designed space right by Haywards Heath station, built for speed and flow
- A team that deeply cares - about service, standards, and each other
How to apply:
To apply, please either submit your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience to [email protected] . We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our team.
MINCKA Coffee is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.