Café Barista / Front of House

Application deadline 28th April 2025

Position: Barista / FOH Staff
Reports to: Café Supervisor & Café Manager
Location: Luna Hut Sauna Café – Beaconsfield Road, Brighton, UK
Job Type: Part-Time – 15–20 hours per week (including weekends and some evenings)
Salary: £12.50 per hour PAYE
Benefits: Staff discounts on sauna sessions, food, and drinks

Role Overview

As a Barista and Front of House team member at Luna Hut Sauna Café, you’ll be a key part of creating a warm, nourishing, and welcoming space for our guests to enjoy exceptional coffee, health-focused food, and calm, connected hospitality.

Working under the guidance of the Café Manager and Supervisor, you’ll support daily café service – from prepping and serving to keeping the environment beautiful and the flow running smoothly. In addition, you'll receive cross-training to support the Sauna Hosting team in our Sauna Garden, ensuring you can step into that role when needed and provide a consistent, integrated guest experience across all areas.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who loves people, enjoys a variety of tasks, and wants to be part of a wellness-focused, values-led team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Café Service & Guest Experience

  • Welcome guests warmly and deliver friendly, thoughtful service.

  • Prepare and serve drinks, including barista-made coffee and teas.

  • Plate and serve food to house standards with attention to detail.

  • Maintain a clean, calm, and organised café space at all times.

2. Sauna Garden Cross-Training

  • Receive training to support sauna host responsibilities in the garden area.

  • Help maintain flow between café and sauna, ensuring guests are looked after throughout their visit.

  • Step into sauna hosting duties when scheduled, such as greeting sauna guests, setting up sessions, and assisting with the flow of guests.

  • Communicate and collaborate closely with both café and sauna team members to ensure a smooth guest experience.

3. Teamwork & Shift Support

  • Support the Café Supervisor and Manager with daily duties, including opening and closing.

  • Help with restocking, cleaning, and general shift setup.

  • Maintain good energy and clear communication with your team.

  • Show initiative during busy shifts and be ready to jump in where needed.

Skills & Experience Required

  • Experience in a café, hospitality, or customer service role (preferred but not essential).

  • Friendly, proactive, and calm under pressure.

  • Comfortable with multitasking and supporting different areas of service.

  • Interest in wellness, food, and community-led spaces.

  • Strong team spirit and communication skills.

  • Barista skills are a bonus – training will be provided.

  • Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays.

What We Offer

  • Competitive hourly pay

  • Cross-training in both café and sauna operations

  • Staff discounts on sauna sessions, food, and drinks

  • A kind, collaborative, and wellbeing-focused work environment

  • Growth opportunities as part of a dynamic new concept


How to Apply: If you’re excited about this opportunity and feel you’d be a good fit, please send your CV and a few lines about yourself to staff@lunahutsauna.co.uk

Start Date: May 5th 2025