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Hospitality Hero - Barista, Bar, Food Service & Reception
OTHERCity of Edinburgh

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City of Edinburgh

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About this role

Love great coffee, vibrant bars, and creating memorable experiences? We’re looking for passionate people to bring energy and flavour to our food & beverage team while delivering a warm welcome at reception. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy making guests feel at home, and can balance barista skills with front desk service, this is your chance to shine.


CODE Concepts is a dynamic and ambitious hospitality and experiences group, dedicated to doing the basics brilliantly while constantly innovating. Built on the values of collaboration, excellence, innovation, and honesty, we pride ourselves on creating spaces and experiences that delight our guests and foster meaningful connections. 

Our portfolio includes boutique hotels and urban hostels – CODE The Court and CODE The Loft in Edinburgh, which recently underwent a full rebrand and new website launch in November 2025. It also includes The Lost Close, one of Edinburgh’s hidden gem venue offering premium experience, including whisky and gin tastings. With exciting expansion plans,  including a new boutique hotel in Edinburgh in 2027 and with further expansion outside of Scotland planned, we are growing our team and preparing an inspiring calendar of events and experiences across our properties. Joining CODE Concepts means becoming part of a creative, forward-thinking team that values storytelling, innovation, and excellence in everything we do. 



What You’ll Do

  • Welcome with warmth: Greet guests and make them feel at home from the moment they arrive.
  • Serve & delight: Upsell and deliver food and drinks with confidence and charm.
  • Barista brilliance: Craft perfect coffees on our professional machine.
  • Bar magic: Pour pints, mix whisky & gin serves, and keep the bar buzzing.
  • Food service: Assist in the kitchen and run plates with style.
  • Event vibes: Help host and run guest events that make memories.
  • Guest care: Resolve queries and comments with a smile, in person or via calls, emails, and reviews.
  • Sales savvy: Promote tours and experiences to make every stay unforgettable.
  • Payments & admin: Process card transactions and keep reports accurate (lost property, log tasks
  • Caring for the building
    • Adhering to all Health and Safety policies for our team and our guests
    • Ensuring doors are locked
    • Reporting maintenance required
    • Reporting lost & found
    • Ensuring the common areas remain clean and tidy for our guests
    • Feeding back any guest comments.

What We’re Looking For

  • A love for hospitality and creating great guest experiences.
  • Confidence behind the bar and coffee machine (training provided if needed).
  • Energy, enthusiasm, and a can-do attitude.
  • Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Why You’ll Love It Here

  • A lively, social atmosphere where no two days are the same.
  • Opportunities to learn new skills and grow in food & beverage.
  • Staff perks and discounts to make life sweeter.


Benefits & Perks

💼 Grow With Us – Development That Makes a Difference

  • 📈 Personal Development Plans 
    Every team member gets access to a tailored development plan designed to help you achieve your goals—whether you want to climb the ladder, pivot into a new role, or sharpen your skills.

  • 🌱 Growth Mindset Culture 
    We embrace curiosity and continuous learning. You’ll be encouraged to take initiative, try new things, and learn from every experience. Mistakes? They’re stepping stones to success.

  • 🚀 Career Progression Opportunities 
    From internal promotions to cross-functional moves, we’re all about unlocking your potential. Many of our leaders started on the front line—and we’ll support you in doing the same.

  • 🎓 Learning & Training Access 
    We offer on-the-job training, leadership coaching, and access to external learning opportunities, so you’re always one step ahead.

  • 🌟 Be Recognised 
    We celebrate success—loudly. Standout team members are recognised regularly, and every 6 months one CoDE star wins a fully-paid trip to explore another city.

  • 🏨 Free Getaways 
    Enjoy up to 5 complimentary overnight stays each year at CoDE and Destiny Student properties, for you plus one lucky guest.

  • 💖 Family & Friends Love 
    Your loved ones deserve the CoDE experience too! Treat them to up to 30% off stays, valid for 7 nights per year.

  • 🎂 Birthday Surprises 
    Celebrate your big day with a birthday voucher as a thank-you from us to you.

  • 🧭 Explore More for Less 
    Enjoy discounted local tours and free entry to our Lost Close Tour. Friends and family? 30% off, too!

  •  Perks on Shift 
    Get a free hot drink every shift, plus 25% off all food and drinks.

  • 🎉 Team Time 
    From social events to team-building activities, we’re all about good vibes and great company.

  • 🙌 Give Back 
    Take a paid volunteering day each year to support causes that matter to you.

  • 💷 Tips & Rewards 
    Fair gratuities: shared based on shifts, adding around 50p/hour to your pay.

Other facts

Tech stack
Hospitality,Guest Experience,Barista Skills,Food Service,Event Hosting,Sales,Customer Care,Health and Safety,Teamwork,Communication,Flexibility,Problem Solving,Attention to Detail,Time Management,Upselling,Creativity

About Code and Destiny Student

Destiny Student provides travelers, students and groups of all kind with a great stay during the Summer season. Our company runs different accommodations in the centre of Edinburgh and Dublin. We provide student living with a cutting edge contemporary style and state of art accommodation. Just because you’re on a budget doesn’t mean you have to live like one.

Team size: 11-50 employees
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Hospitality

What you'll do

  • The role involves welcoming guests warmly, serving food and drinks, crafting coffees, and assisting in event hosting. Additionally, responsibilities include guest care, processing payments, and maintaining cleanliness.

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What does a Hospitality Hero - Barista, Bar, Food Service & Reception do at Code and Destiny Student?

As a Hospitality Hero - Barista, Bar, Food Service & Reception at Code and Destiny Student, you will: the role involves welcoming guests warmly, serving food and drinks, crafting coffees, and assisting in event hosting. Additionally, responsibilities include guest care, processing payments, and maintaining cleanliness..

Why join Code and Destiny Student as a Hospitality Hero - Barista, Bar, Food Service & Reception?

Code and Destiny Student is a leading Hospitality company.

Is the Hospitality Hero - Barista, Bar, Food Service & Reception position at Code and Destiny Student remote?

The Hospitality Hero - Barista, Bar, Food Service & Reception position at Code and Destiny Student is based in City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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