Barista | Baptiste

Greca; Sydney; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff dining benefits

Opening team

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Baptiste in Surry Hills is seeking an experienced Barista to join the opening team of our new French neighbourhood bistro.

You will craft consistently excellent coffee, welcome guests, and work closely with the front-of-house team to deliver warm, memorable service. This role is ideal for someone who loves hospitality, thrives in a busy environment, and is eager to help build a local favourite from day one.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of barista experience in a high-volume café.
• In-depth knowledge of coffee beans, brewing methods, latte art, and drink recipes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Valid RSA certification.

Responsibilities

• Make consistently excellent coffee during busy service.
• Create a warm, welcoming guest experience.
• Keep the coffee station clean and organized.
• Work with front-of-house team to deliver great service.
• Prepare and serve beverages, snacks and pastries per recipes.
• Monitor stock levels and order supplies.
• Maintain equipment and work area.
• Offer advice on drinks.

Skills

Barista experience

Brewing methods

Latte art

Fast-paced environment

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

RSA certification

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Barista to join the opening team at Baptiste, our new French neighbourhood bistro at Wunderlich Lane in Surry Hills. Baptiste is all about the things we love about French dining. Good food, great wine, warm hospitality and the kind of place people want to come back to. Think morning coffees, fresh baguettes, long lunches and evenings that turn into something more.

We're building a team who genuinely enjoy hospitality, take pride in what they do and know that even the smallest interactions can make someone's day.

The role

As our Barista, you'll be part of creating the daily rhythm of Baptiste, welcoming locals, making consistently great coffee and helping us build a neighbourhood favourite.

Responsibilities

• Making consistently excellent coffee, even when things get busy
• Creating a warm, welcoming experience for every guest
• Keeping the coffee station organised, clean and running smoothly
• Working closely with our front of house team to deliver great service
• Taking pride in the little details, from your first coffee of the morning to your last
• Prepare and serve a diverse range of hot and cold beverages, snacks, and pastries according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Offer advice to customers on drink choices
• Operate coffee machines and other equipment
• Clean and maintain equipment and work area
• Monitor stock levels and order supplies
• Create a welcoming atmosphere for customers

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience as a Barista in a high-volume café.
• In-depth knowledge of coffee beans, brewing methods, latte art, and drink recipes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Valid RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) or equivalent certification.

Who we're looking for

You’ll have solid barista experience, confidence working with specialty coffee and the ability to keep up with a busy service without compromising quality. More importantly, you’ll be someone who loves people, enjoys being part of a team and understands that great hospitality is about more than what's in the cup. We're looking for someone who's reliable, brings good energy to work and wants to help build something special from the beginning.

A little about us

Baptiste is part of The Apollo Restaurant Group, the people behind The Apollo, Cho Cho San, Olympus Dining, Greca and Yoko Dining, along with our new Japanese rooftop restaurant, Tenjo. We're a growing restaurant group built around a genuine love of food, hospitality and the people who make it all happen. We believe great restaurants come from great teams. We look after each other, take pride in our work and create opportunities for our people to grow as we do.

What's in it for you?

• Be part of the opening team at one of Sydney's newest neighbourhood restaurants
• Work alongside experienced hospitality professionals who care about their craft
• Staff dining benefits across our restaurant group
• Opportunities to develop and grow as our group expands
• A supportive team where your contribution genuinely matters

We’d love to meet you. And help us make Baptiste a neighbourhood favourite, one great coffee at a time.