Head Barista

4d4 days ago

Happitat Adventure Parks

AU · Full-time · A$75,000 – A$95,000

About this role

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Head Barista to lead the coffee culture at Little Walden at Happitat Adventure Park. This brand-new café is set against the backdrop of the world’s first Cliff Park and nature adventure destination in the Gold Coast hinterland. You’ll design, lead, and inspire a coffee program that matches the courage, joy, and transformation guests experience.

From perfect espresso extractions to rituals that elevate the guest journey, you’ll craft moments as memorable as the adventures themselves. Lead and manage the coffee program at Little Walden while developing service rituals that turn every coffee into a Happitat 'wow' moment. Ensure every cup meets the highest standard of quality and consistency under pressure.

Train, mentor, and inspire baristas and front-of-house staff as a hands-on leader who builds culture. Manage stock, supplier relationships, and equipment maintenance daily. Collaborate with leadership in this inspiring natural setting where food, drink, adventure, and nature transform lives.

Play a leading role in shaping WALDEN’s coffee identity from inception to launch across two venues. Champion Happitat’s values of sustainability, creativity, and transformation. Enjoy career growth with attractive salary package and supportive leadership in a mission-driven brand.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years’ barista experience, with time in a leadership role
Deep knowledge of specialty coffee, equipment, and extraction techniques
Skilled in milk texturing, latte art, and delivering consistency under pressure
A hands-on leader who builds culture, not just service standards
Passion for hospitality and guest connection — seeing coffee as an experience, not a transaction
Organised, reliable, and proactive
Availability during weekends, public and school holidays
Valid driver’s licence

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the coffee program at Little Walden
Develop service rituals that turn every coffee into a Happitat 'wow' moment
Train, mentor, and inspire baristas and front-of-house staff
Ensure every cup meets the highest standard of quality and consistency
Manage stock, supplier relationships, and equipment maintenance
Collaborate with leadership to design WALDEN’s coffee systems and guest experience
Champion Happitat’s values of sustainability, creativity, and transformation

Benefits

The opportunity to create & lead Happitat’s coffee culture across two venues
Attractive salary package & supportive leadership
A chance to shape WALDEN’s identity from inception through to opening
Career growth in one of the most inspiring natural settings in the world
Be part of a mission-driven brand where food, drink, adventure, and nature transform lives