Barista

IIQAFGROUP; Sydney; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Training and career development

Multicultural working environment

Café hospitality training

Job summary

IIQAF Group is seeking a friendly, skilled Barista to join our hospitality team in Sydney. You will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality coffee, tea, and other beverages while delivering excellent customer service and maintaining a clean, hygienic environment.

Join a vibrant café culture in Sydney with opportunities for training, career development, and a supportive multicultural team. The role requires flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience as Barista or in a café/restaurant/hospitality setting is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of espresso-based beverages and milk steaming.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve coffee, espresso, tea, and other beverages according to recipes and quality standards.
• Operate and maintain commercial coffee equipment safely and efficiently.
• Prepare espresso-based drinks (Americano, cappuccino, latte, flat white, macchiato, etc.).
• Steam and texture milk to required temperature and presentation.
• Assist with food prep, serving, clearing tables, and cafe operations as needed.
• Support opening/closing duties including cleaning, stock replenishment, and workstation prep.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff and team to ensure smooth service.
• Maintain professional appearance and high standard of customer service.

Skills

Barista

Coffee Preparation

Espresso

Café Operations

Customer Service

Multitasking

Attention to Detail

Tools

Espresso Machines

Coffee Grinders

Blenders

Job description

• Espresso

Company: IIQAF Group

Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Industry: Hospitality

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive salary based on experience

Job Summary

IIQAF Group is seeking a friendly, skilled, and customer-focused Barista to join our hospitality team in Sydney. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality coffee, tea, and other beverages while providing excellent customer service and maintaining a clean, organized, and hygienic café or hospitality environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality coffee, espresso, tea, and other hot and cold beverages according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Operate and maintain commercial espresso machines, coffee grinders, blenders, and other beverage equipment safely and efficiently.
• Prepare espresso-based beverages including espresso, Americano, cappuccino, latte, flat white, macchiato, and other specialty coffees.
• Steam and texture milk correctly to achieve the required temperature, consistency, and presentation.
• Assist with food preparation, serving, clearing tables, and general café operations when required.
• Support opening and closing duties, including equipment cleaning, stock replenishment, and workstation preparation.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff, waiters, supervisors, and other hospitality team members to ensure smooth service.
• Maintain a professional appearance, positive attitude, and high standard of customer service at all times.
• Follow company policies, café procedures, quality standards, and applicable Australian food safety requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Barista, Café Barista, Coffee Barista, Beverage Attendant, Café Attendant, Coffee Specialist, or Café All-Rounder is preferred.
• Experience in cafés, restaurants, hotels, resorts, coffee shops, catering, or other hospitality establishments is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of coffee preparation, espresso-based beverages, milk steaming, coffee equipment, and beverage service.
• Physically fit and able to stand for extended periods.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, weekends, evenings, and public holidays when required.

Required Skills

• Barista
• Coffee Preparation
• Espresso
• Specialty Coffee
• Coffee Brewing
• Espresso Machine
• Beverage Service
• Café Operations
• Customer Service
• Guest Service
• Attention to Detail
• Multitasking
• Professionalism

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Professional hospitality work environment
• Career development opportunities
• Professional barista and hospitality training
• Supportive and multicultural working environment
• Employee benefits according to company policy and applicable Australian regulations