About this role
Axil Coffee Roasters has been at the forefront of Australia's specialty coffee scene since 2011. From our original roastery in Hawthorn, we’ve expanded to some of Melbourne’s most iconic locations, home to the 2025 Australia and World Barista Champion. We need experienced leaders with a customer first focus to create great experiences for our guests.
Lead a café team obsessed with quality and consistency while managing daily operations from service flow to inventory. Train staff in Axil’s standards of coffee and hospitality. Ensure every shot pulled and every plate served reflects our brand.
Collaborate with our roasting and training teams to keep pushing the envelope. Build and maintain a positive, specialty-focused café culture. Demonstrate strong leadership by leading by example on bar, on floor, and in the team dynamic.
Gain access to industry-leading training, cuppings, and development pathways. Work with championship-level gear and techniques in a genuine specialty coffee culture. Enjoy quarterly bonus incentives, career growth opportunities, and staff perks like retail discounts and café benefits.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience running a high-volume specialty coffee venue
- Deep understanding of coffee extraction, workflow, and dialing in
- Comfort working with high-end gear like La Marzocco PB ABR, Mazzer Robur S, Mahlkonig E65S GBW & EK43S, Ubermilk
- Experience with training and developing baristas, from puck prep to palate development
- Strong leadership skills and a commitment to service excellence
- Willingness to lead by example on bar, on floor, and in the team dynamic
Responsibilities
- Lead a café team obsessed with quality and consistency
- Manage daily operations, from service flow to inventory
- Train staff in Axil’s standards of coffee and hospitality
- Ensure every shot pulled and every plate served reflects our brand
- Collaborate with our roasting and training teams to keep pushing the envelope
- Build and maintain a positive, specialty-focused café culture
Benefits
- Access to industry-leading training, cuppings, and development pathways
- Work with championship-level gear and techniques
- Be part of a genuine specialty coffee culture, not just a café
- Quarterly bonus incentives
- Opportunities for career growth within a growing brand
- Staff perks including retail discounts and café benefits
Similar roles
Head Barista
2d2 days agoMinor DKL Food Group
Richmond, AU · Full-time · A$65,000 – A$85,000
Assistant Coffee Shop Manager
3d3 days agoHy-Vee, Inc.
Coralville, US · Full-time · $35,000 – $45,000
Assistant Coffee Shop Manager
3d3 days agoHy-Vee, Inc.
Lincoln, US · Full-time · $35,000 – $45,000
Assistant Coffee Shop Manager
3d3 days agoHy-Vee, Inc.
Quincy, US · Full-time · $32,000 – $40,000