Join The Team

Our Vision and Team

We’re on a mission to become the best coffee shop in the world—and we know that achieving this starts with having the best people on our team.

We have a strong track record of attracting superb individuals, developing them and building exceptional teams in the process.

We’re not looking for the finished article - we’re looking for passion, potential, work ethic and a growth mindset.

£25,000 per year | 36-hour contract
Location: Coffee on the Crescent

Are you a barista with a strong understanding of dialling in espresso, pouring high-quality latte art, and delivering exceptional customer service?

Or perhaps you’re an experienced hospitality professional looking to transition into the specialty coffee industry?

Maybe you’re simply a high-performing individual eager to join a purpose-driven workplace and start a career in hospitality.

If you’re passionate about coffee, coffee shops, and delivering genuine, meaningful customer experiences — we’d love to meet you.

We’re looking for someone who is ready to commit to grow with us, and contribute their individual qualities to help us get better.

We’re as passionate about people as we are about coffee.

At Coffee on the Crescent, we:

Embody our core values: quality, inspiration, sustainability and community.
Maintain a positive attitude and a growth mindset
Pay attention to the little details that make a big difference.
Thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
Are self-motivated, driven, and disciplined
Seek out challenges and rise to meet them
Work as part of a small, skilled, well-organised team
Put the team before ourselves
Take pride in all aspects of the job — whether it’s cleaning toilets, preparing sandwiches, doing stock takes, or solving problems
Own mistakes and learn from them
Bring our unique talents and passions into our work
Are dependable and resilient — we can stay on our feet all day and still serve with a smile

These aren’t required, but they’re a plus:

Be a key part of the Coffee on the Crescent community
£25,000 annual salary
£30 monthly performance bonus for exemplary attendance, punctuality and performance.
Subscription to Headspace for your mental well-being
Access to our team healthcare plan
And of course... all the great coffee you could want

Hours are conditional on your availability to work at the weekend.

Holidays must be taken outside of Leeds University term times.

Send your CV and a covering letter to Tim at:
📧 tim@coffeeonthecrescent.co.uk

Application Deadline: 24 Dec 2025