Head Barista

4d4 days ago

Industry Beans

Fitzroy, AU · Full-time · A$75,000 – A$95,000

About this role

Seeking experienced Head Barista to lead the Fitzroy venue team. Passionate, technically skilled leader with strong work ethic to guide baristas in delivering ultimate customer experience. Ensure coffee quality and service consistently meet Industry Beans’ high standards.

Manage coffee program by liaising with roastery, implementing recipes, and upholding service standards. Lead daily shift operations, organize breaks, approve timesheets, and maintain espresso extraction plus milk steaming. Oversee machine maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and conduct sensory evaluations for quality control.

Work with leading specialty coffee roaster featuring innovative coffee and food approach. Benefit from support of award-winning roasting team, strong senior management, and involved owners. Enjoy inclusive, healthy, skilled, dedicated workplace culture.

Develop passionate experienced barista team while growing in exciting fast-moving company. Secure full-time role with attractive remuneration and incentives. Access generous benefits, discounts, up to $300 health and wellness allowance, plus training and development opportunities.

Requirements

Customer-focused approach to specialty coffee
Minimum of four years’ experience as a head barista in specialty coffee
Strong experience developing and managing a team to deliver high-quality consistent coffee
Expertise across multiple machines, brew methods, and extraction profiling
Excellent latte art skills with ability to train others
Troubleshooting, problem-solving, and equipment maintenance skills
Ability to maintain quality and speed during high-volume service periods
Confident front-of-house presence, complaint resolution skills, and brand representation

Responsibilities

Develop, train, and manage a team of baristas
Manage the coffee program including liaising with the roastery, implementing recipes, and maintaining service standards
Lead daily operations during shifts including organizing breaks and approving timesheets
Maintain technical standards for espresso extraction and milk steaming to ensure consistent high-quality coffee
Oversee machine and grinder maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration
Conduct quality control through sensory evaluation and cup tasting to identify extraction faults
Manage retail offerings and ensure visual merchandising at high standard
Deliver outstanding hospitality experience through barista craftsmanship and customer engagement