Barista, Blackstock Road

Job titl e:
Barista
Location:
Blackstock Road (opening in November)
Contract
:
Part
time and full
time positions available
Pay
:
£14.80/hour
Who we are?
Founded in 2014, The Dusty Knuckle began by baking a handful of loaves from a shipping container in a Dalston car park. It has since grown into a permanent café and wholesale bakery supplying some of London’s best food businesses, alongside a milk float, t he permanent van in Highbury Fields, and a café - pizza restaurant in Haringey. TDK is on an ambitious trajectory to scale its social impact and operations at new sites in the coming years with a new café opening on Blackstock road in November.
Awarded
Time Out
’s Best Bakery in London and a King’s Enterprise Award in 2025, The Dusty Knuckle is about more than great food. TDK is dedicated to impactful social change, running a youth training program that mentors and supports at - risk youth, including those with pas t offending histories, to develop skills and confidence for productive lives. Every role at TDK supports this mission.
We are committed to making exceptional food using the finest ingredients, with everything produced in - house wherever possible.
Why work for us?
Part
bakery, part
cafe, part training
program, The Dusty Knuckle is a truly unique workplace. Join our team, and you will:
• be part of an expert crew with a detailed understanding of baking, cooking, hospitality and coffee • have opportunities for career progression in a diverse and growing organisation with ambitions • be given paid training opportunities Enjoy our staff perks ;
At
TDK, we offer:
•
Paid training days
•
Additional day’s holiday for every year worked
•
Regular inhouse massages for staff
•
Enhanced maternity and paternity
•
Free staff food, coffee, bread and pastries every day
•
Cycle to Work and
E mployee
T ech
S cheme
•
Employee support and specialist third party wellbeing service
•
Regular appraisals to develop person
specific career goals
•
Free use of our Campervan (if over 25 and a clean UK license)
•
Better gym membership discount
Why apply for this role?
This is more than a café job. You’ll be part of a busy and fun team where good food, proper coffee and kindness matter just as much as speed and standards. We work hard, we look out for each other, and we take pride in doing things properly.
If you know how to make banging coffee, enjoy being on your feet, working as part of a tight team and helping create a welcoming space for customers, trainees and colleagues alike, this role will be perfect for you.
What will you be doing?
•
Opening and closing the barista section and setting things up for a smooth service • Preparing all hot and cold drinks to a high standard for customers, trainees and staff • Supporting and training trainees by leading through example • Keeping your section clean, organised and running efficiently throughout the day • Working closely with the wider team to keep service calm, consistent and flowing • Bringing care, focus and pride to your work , even when it’s busy , ensuring our customers have the best drinks and experience • Helping other FOH team members when needed
What we’re looking for
•
A strong work ethic
:
reliable, on time and ready to get stuck in
•
Previous experience within the specialty coffee industry, with confidence in busy service • A kind and supportive approach to teammates and trainees • A calm, measured and organised way of working • A genuine enthusiasm for coffee and doing things well
To apply for this position please send your CV to sabrine
@thedustyknuckle.com alongside a cover letter explaining, based on the skills required for the job, why you are suitable for the role and why you want to work at The Dusty Knuckle.