Hub Barista

At Kellogg College, our Passivhaus Hub Café is more than a place to grab a coffee, it’s a welcoming space where students, fellows, staff and visitors connect. As Oxford University’s most internationally diverse college, we pride ourselves on our inclusive community, sustainability ethos and our commitment to lifelong learning.

We’re looking for a friendly, enthusiastic, and community minded Hub Barista to help us deliver an exceptional experience to our community. If you love working with people, enjoy creating exceptional coffee and want to be part of a supportive team, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

The role

As a key member of the Café team, you will:

• Prepare and serve a variety of food and drinks.
• Welcome and respond to queries from a diverse community of college members, students and visitors.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and allergen standards, keeping our spaces clean and inviting at all times.
• Replenish stock and help keep the café running smoothly day-to-day.
• Support colleagues by opening or closing the Café, handling transactions and providing support to other members of the team when required.
• This is a varied and hands on role, perfect for someone who enjoys a lively environment and takes pride in delivering great service.

This is a variable hours’, permanent role, with some evening and weekend work to support the needs of the College. Your hours will be worked on an as required basis, meaning you will have no regular pattern of hours.

What We’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience of providing great customer service and a genuine desire to make people feel welcome.
• Experience in preparing food (such as sandwiches and soups), with an understanding of food safety and hygiene allergen regulations.
• Level 1 Food Safety Qualification (or equivalent experience).
• The ability to stay calm during busy periods, work flexibly, and use your initiative - both independently and as part of a close-knit team.

Application Process

Applications are submitted through the University’s online recruitment portal. You’ll be asked to provide a CV and a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the selection criteria.

Why join Kellogg?

Becoming part of Kellogg means joining a diverse, egalitarian, and welcoming community where people support one another to learn, grow, and excel. In return, we offer:

• 38 days' paid holiday, part of the University pension scheme and access to Oxford University staff benefits and wellbeing support.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development within a college that deeply values learning and career growth.
• A friendly work environment rooted in respect, inclusion and community.