Barista

Sal and Co; Gosford; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sal and Co in Gosford is seeking a skilled Barista to join our café team. You will run the coffee station to a consistently high standard and support the floor during busy service, helping to deliver a warm and efficient customer experience.

We highly value leadership, clear communication and reliability. You will manage ordering, stock control and supplier relationships, contribute to roster planning, training teammates, and uphold stringent food safety and cleanliness standards to maintain

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a barista in a busy café.
• Ability to manage high-volume service while maintaining quality.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Organised with ordering, stock control and supplier management.
• Focused on customer service and fostering a positive team culture.

Responsibilities

• Run the coffee station to a consistently high standard.
• Support the floor team during service.
• Maintain quality, efficiency and workflow during busy periods.
• Ensure cleanliness, organization and food safety standards.
• Collaborate with owner and Head Chef to support smooth operations.

Skills

Barista experience

High-volume service

Leadership

Stock control

Customer service

Reliability

Coffee passion

Job description

As our Barista, you will be responsible for:

• Running the coffee station to a consistently high standard
• Supporting the floor team during service
• Maintaining quality, efficiency, and workflow during busy periods
• Ensuring cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards are met
• Working closely with the owner & Head Chef to support smooth operations

This role combines barista excellence, floor leadership, and operational responsibility.

About the role

As our Barista, you will be responsible for:

• Running the coffee station to a consistently high standard
• Supporting the floor team during service
• Maintaining quality, efficiency, and workflow during busy periods
• Ensuring cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards are met
• Working closely with the owner & Head Chef to support smooth operations

This role combines barista excellence, floor leadership, and operational responsibility.

About You

You are someone who:

• Has proven experience as a barista in a busy café
• Can confidently manage high-volume service while maintaining quality
• Has strong leadership and communication skills
• Is organised and comfortable with ordering, stock control, and suppliers
• Takes pride in customer service and team culture
• Is reliable, proactive, and leads by example
• Has a genuine passion for coffee and hospitality