Barista - All Rounder

Be part of an excellent team providing catering within our café environments at Upmo!

Pay: £12.60 increasing to £13.45 as of May 2026
Holiday: 30 days pro rata
Hours: 37.5, Mon - Fri
Contract: Permanent
Closing: Friday 3rd April 2026

About the Role

Upmo is recruiting a full-time Barista to work within our Upmo Eat cafés!

Pay: £12.60 per hour, increasing to £13.45 per hour from May 2026
Hours: Primarily between 09:00 – 17:00
Location: Upmo Eat is currently based within Drumbrae Leisure Centre, Ainslie Park and Leith Victoria Swim Centre, in partnership with Edinburgh Leisure. Additionally at our own premises at St. Margret’s House at Meadowbank in Edinburgh.

In this role, you will provide excellent customer service and refreshments to our café patrons while also maintaining a clean and tidy environment for them to enjoy.

Upmo Eat is currently based within Drumbrae Leisure Centre, Ainslie Park and Leith Victoria Swim Centre, in partnership with Edinburgh Leisure. Additionally at our own premises at St Maragrets House in Edinburgh.

Upmo Eat is one of our employability initiatives, through which we provide our students with work experience in the catering and hospitality sector. The cafes also provide an important income stream for our charity and provide affordable, healthy food options to the communities we serve.

Further Information

Duties

Provide a positive customer experience for guests at our cafes
Prepare food items and beverages from our Upmo Eat menu as well as updating and reviewing the menu.
Keep the café space clean and tidy
Collaborate with Edinburgh Leisure staff to ensure health & safety procedures are followed on site
Work closely with Project Workers and Students while they are at the café to ensure a positive student experience
Open and close the café daily, including cashing-up and preparing end of day reports.
Liaise with Suppliers to complete orders for consumables and stock.

Essential Skills

Experience of working in a café or restaurant environment in a similar role
Knowledge of coffee and food preparation
Knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety standards and practices
Strong customer service focus
Experience of cooking and preparing a range of dishes
An ability to relate professionally and respectfully to people with learning disabilities
An ability to work flexibly and autonomously as well as productively as part of a team based across Edinburgh
Effective verbal communication skills

Desirable

Training and/or qualifications in food standard regulations and to hold or obtain Food Safety Certificates
An interest in progressing toward a Project Worker role, providing support and training to students whilst at the café
Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities and autism
Current and clean UK driving license

Additional Info

This role is subject to the following conditions:

Membership of the PVG scheme through Disclosure Scotland for Protected Adults
Receipt of 2 satisfactory references
6-month probation period

Upmo aims to ensure that no candidate is subject to unlawful discrimination, either directly or indirectly, on the grounds of gender, race (including colour, nationality or ethnic origin), disability, sexual orientation, marital status, part time status, age, religion or belief.

Upmo is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of autistic and learning-disabled adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to help maintain a safe and secure environment for all service users.

Benefits

A rewarding role with a values-led organisation making a real difference
Supportive, inclusive culture and a passionate, supportive leadership team
5% employer contribution to pension scheme with NOWPensions
30 days holiday per year, including Christmas break
Long service leave of 1 extra day per year from 3 years’ service, up to 1 week (pro rata)
Annual employment anniversary award
Employee Assistance Programme – inclusive of shopping discounts
Edinburgh Leisure CAP gym membership
Access to Blue Light Card
Enhanced maternity / paternity leave

To Apply

If you would like to apply, please submit an application via our online application form.

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