Coffee Van Operator

United Baristas; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialty coffee company in Greater London is seeking a Sunday Coffee Van Operator. The role involves managing a coffee van independently, serving customers, and ensuring smooth operations. Ideal candidates will have a full UK driving license and some hospitality experience. This position offers potential earnings of £200+ per Sunday. Ideal for those seeking consistent weekend work with a community-focused brand.

Benefits

Support and training provided

Established brand with loyal customer base

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence is required.
• Some barista or hospitality experience preferred.
• Must be reliable and able to manage a smooth day.

Responsibilities

• Collect the van and pre-heat the coffee machine.
• Serve customers and manage the shift.
• Pack down and return the van after the shift.

Skills

Reliability

Good people skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Sunday Coffee Van Operator – East London Market

Coffee Van Operator at Wake The Dead Coffee

We’re Wake The Dead Coffee - a queer, female‑owned specialty coffee company established in 2016. Operating from two iconic vintage Peugeot vans, we’ve carved out a strong presence in London’s coffee scene, serving premium speciality coffee with more friendliness and goodness than anyone around.

We’re looking for someone reliable, friendly, and organised to cover our Sunday coffee van from January.

This isn’t your standard barista shift - you’ll be trusted to manage the van for the day, work alongside one team member, and keep everything running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Collecting the van in the morning, pre‑heating the coffee machine and driving it to the market pitch at Victoria Park
• Setting up the van and preparing stock (milk, ice, etc.)
• Serving customers and managing the shift with one team member
• Packing down and returning the van back to base at the end of the day

Requirements

• A full UK driving licence (confidence driving a left hand van)
• Some barista or hospitality experience (training available for the right person)
• Reliability, good people skills, and the ability to run a smooth, well‑organised day

Sundays: 8:00am – 4:30pm

A percentage‑of‑sales model with higher earning potential (£200+ per Sunday) once established and confident in the role.

Benefits

• An established brand with a loyal customer base and strong community vibe
• Support and training until you’re fully confident in the role

Perfect for: Someone looking for consistent weekend work, extra income, and the freedom to run a day independently.

If this sounds like you, send a short intro about your experience and why you’d be a good fit.