Work With Us: Join Hot Numbers Coffee
From Baristas and Coffee Roasters to Bakers, Chefs, and Managers—we’re always looking for passionate people to join the team.
Current Vacancies
Click and apply via Indeed for any of the positions listed below:
Gwydir Street + Trumpington Street Coffee Shop + Brunch Kitchen
The Roastery Coffee Shop + Brunch Kitchen + Bakery
Why Hot Numbers?
We hire for heart and train for skill. Whether you’re an experienced barista who knows their extraction inside out, an imaginative brunch chef, or someone taking their first steps into hospitality, we offer a place to learn, grow, and take pride in what you do.
Precision & Craft
Learn from the best. Our Roastery and Coffee Training Lead guides you through the art and science behind every cup—from origin stories to perfecting your pour.
Room to Grow
We’re big believers in nurturing talent. Across our coffee shops, artisan bakery, and roastery, we actively champion internal promotion and long-term career progression.
Perks & Good Vibrations
Enjoy free shift meals and exceptional coffee, staff discounts, competitive pay, and an inclusive, music-filled atmosphere where good vibrations come standard.
Looking to apply
Think you’d fit right into our world of coffee, craft, and conversation? Show us who you are—not just what’s on your CV. Don't see your ideal position listed? We’re always eager to meet motivated people with a passion for hospitality. Just fill in the form at the bottom of the page.
Have a question
Reach out to recruitment@hotnumberscoffee.co.uk and we will be able to help answer any question you have.
Hot Numbers Coffee Shops
Our three locations—Gwydir Street, Trumpington Street, and The Roastery in Shepreth—are spaces built around specialty coffee, art, music, and community. Named after an iconic local Cambridge record store, Hot Numbers has grown into a cherished daily ritual for locals and visitors alike. From early morning espresso rushes to relaxed weekend catch-ups, our front-of-house teams set the tone, serving exceptional drinks alongside a background soundtrack of jazz and blues.
Working on our coffee shop team means far more than just taking orders—it’s about connection and hospitality. Whether you are dialing in espresso recipes, crafting silky latte art, or recommending a seasonal single origin to a regular, you are at the heart of the guest experience. If you bring positive energy, attention to detail, and a genuine joy for bringing people together, you’ll find a rewarding home on our floor.
The Roastery
Everything we roast in Shepreth begins with a deep respect for the growers and communities producing specialty coffee around the globe. Combining engineering precision with an intuitive eye for craft, our roastery team meticulously controls roast profiles to unlock the unique floral, fruity, or chocolatey characteristics hidden within every batch. We treat coffee roasting as part science, part art—constantly testing, adapting, and refining to ensure quality without compromise.
As part of the Roastery team, you are directly connected to the origin stories of the beans we source and serve. From managing green bean inventory to operating our Giesen roasters and leading coffee education, this department is perfect for those who want to immerse themselves in the technical, sensory world of specialty coffee. It’s hands-on, detail-oriented work where curiosity is celebrated and every single batch tells a story worth sharing.
Brunch & Pizza Kitchens
Food at Hot Numbers is vibrant, creative, and thoughtfully sourced. Back in 2016, we set out to build a culinary offering that matched the high standards of our coffee. Today, our kitchen serves up globally inspired brunch classics, generous seasonal plates, and an array of colourful vegan and gluten-free choices that have turned our locations into genuine food destinations across Cambridgeshire.
In our kitchens, speed and technique go hand in hand with a passion for good ingredients. Whether hand-stretching organic sourdough pizza bases for our Shepreth weekend evenings or plating up fresh, seasonal brunch dishes during a busy morning rush, our chefs cook with pride and precision. If you thrive in a collaborative environment where food is treated with enthusiasm and creativity, our kitchen offers the space to grow your skills.
The Bakery
What began as small-batch baking at our Gwydir Street shop quickly grew into a dedicated artisan bakery operating out of our Shepreth HQ. To keep up with seven-day demand for fresh breads and bakes, we invested in world-class equipment and dedicated space where our bakers can focus entirely on the slow, deliberate craft of real breadmaking.
Working in our bakery means rising early to craft sourdough loaves, focaccia, and delicate pastries from scratch every day. It’s a space built for experimentation, where traditional fermentation techniques meet modern innovation. If you take pride in tactile craftsmanship, love the rhythm of daily baking, and want to be part of an evolving bakery operation, this is where you belong.