Careers
Work at WatchHouse.
Culture and benefits.
Considered spaces.
Best-in-class coffee and kitchen equipment, in carefully designed spaces.
Training and progression.
Contracted hours each week, structured training when you join, and ongoing development as you progress, including access to training with the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA).
Coffee competition programme.
Dedicated budgets, coaching and training to help you compete on a global stage.
Recognition and rewards.
Social bonus schemes for team experiences, financial bonus schemes depending on role, referral rewards, and the annual team party.
Team discounts.
Generous discounts on in-House food and retail coffee.
Career growth.
Opportunities to progress in a growing business and be part of new openings across London, New York and beyond.
Wellbeing support.
Financial and health programmes that support you inside and outside of work.
Roles in our Houses.
Barista.
Make every cup count. Baristas bring precision, pace, and care to the bar, while keeping their section sharp and service seamless.
Senior Barista.
A steady hand on the bar. Senior Baristas support quality, equipment upkeep, and daily standards, while helping less experienced baristas build confidence and consistency.
Head Barista.
Lead coffee quality across the House. Head Baristas set the standard on the machine, develop the bar team, and make sure every drink leaves the bar as it should.
Front of House.
Bring the room to life. Front of House teams guide guests with ease, deliver thoughtful service, and help create a House that feels considered from first impression to final detail.
Supervisor.
Set the pace on the floor. House Supervisors keep service smooth, standards high, and the room running as it should, while creating a warm, confident guest experience.
Assistant House Manager.
Work alongside the House Manager to keep the House performing well day to day. From operations and team leadership to standards and compliance, this role helps turn detail into consistency.
House Manager.
Own the House in full. House Managers lead the team, shape performance, and set the standard for how the Modern Coffee experience is delivered, every day.
Barista.
Make every cup count. Baristas bring precision, pace, and care to the bar, while keeping their section sharp and service seamless.
Senior Barista.
A steady hand on the bar. Senior Baristas support quality, equipment upkeep, and daily standards, while helping less experienced baristas build confidence and consistency.
Head Barista.
Lead coffee quality across the House. Head Baristas set the standard on the machine, develop the bar team, and make sure every drink leaves the bar as it should.
Front of House.
Bring the room to life. Front of House teams guide guests with ease, deliver thoughtful service, and help create a House that feels considered from first impression to final detail.
Supervisor.
Set the pace on the floor. House Supervisors keep service smooth, standards high, and the room running as it should, while creating a warm, confident guest experience.
Assistant House Manager.
Work alongside the House Manager to keep the House performing well day to day. From operations and team leadership to standards and compliance, this role helps turn detail into consistency.
House Manager.
Own the House in full. House Managers lead the team, shape performance, and set the standard for how the Modern Coffee experience is delivered, every day.
From our team.
“WatchHouse is THE place to work at, they have a strong niche, vision, and team - they emphasise on having and developing the right people to create a strong team! In my time here, I have been supported by managers who truly care about the team’s progression, and as a result, I have developed into a House Manager.”
“WatchHouse have shown me that a career in coffee is not only possible, but also incredibly fun and rewarding. WatchHouse opened door for me that I never thought possible, from being a barista, I now help train and educate people in New York and UAE alongside London.”
“Since I joined WatchHouse, my skill set has changed on a monthly basis, whether it's working within my budgets, getting ready for new menu launches or debriefing the front of house it keeps me on my feet. I enjoy the thrill from what the day brings.”
“Joining WatchHouse has by far been the best step in my career. Ever since joining as a Supervisor, I have been consistently supported in my growth throughout different roles, teams and Houses. It has enabled me to make genuine connections with so many talented people!”
Get in touch.
Recognised for doing things well.
We’ve built a reputation across coffee, hospitality and design by setting high standards and keeping them there.
FAQs.
Our three-step process is designed to get to know you. Shortlisted candidates are first invited to a video or phone interview to discuss their motivation and experience, followed by a trial shift in one of our Houses to experience our standards, workflow and team firsthand. The final interview reflects on your trial shift and explores how you align with our core values: passion, drive, diligence and empathy.
Not always. While experience is required for our coffee-focused roles, we also look for attitude, energy, and a genuine passion for hospitality and craft. Full training is provided to support your development and growth within WatchHouse.
Yes. We invest in structured training for all roles, from access to SCA training to leadership development. Whether you are starting out or progressing your career, we support continuous growth. Alongside this, we will support you to enter coffee and barista competitions.
Absolutely. We actively promote from within and support clear progression pathways across all roles, from entry level through to leadership.
Our Houses operate on shift patterns that include early mornings, evenings, weekends and of course, no late nights. We aim to provide fair and balanced rotas that support both the team and the business.