Full-Time Barista

The Scented Garden; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Scented Garden in Croydon Hills, Melbourne, is seeking an experienced full-time barista to join our fast-paced cafe. This Monday–Friday role starts at 6am, with no weekend shifts, and includes training on Eversys super-automatic espresso machines to ensure consistent, high-output service.

You will prepare coffee and beverages, handle orders and cash with a POS, maintain stock and cleanliness, and help customers and the team.

Qualifications

• Previous barista experience in a busy café or hospitality setting.
• Punctual, reliable and able to start at 6am on weekdays.
• Confident with cash handling and POS systems.
• Must have current right to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving coffee and other beverages to a consistent standard.
• Taking orders, processing payments and handling cash, including till counts and end-of-shift reconciliation.
• Conducting regular stock audits and placing orders with suppliers.
• Running food and products to customers.
• Clearing and wiping down tables.
• Cleaning and maintaining the coffee station, equipment and front-of-house areas, including daily machine cleaning routines.
• Opening the site and preparing for the morning trade.
• General duties as required to keep the site running smoothly.

Skills

Barista experience

Cash handling

POS system

Punctual

Customer service

Tools

Eversys machine

Cash register/POS

Job description

The Scented Garden in Croydon Hills is looking for an experienced full-time barista to join our team. This is a Monday to Friday role with early starts from 6am; no weekend work. We are a fast-paced, high-volume site. Our coffee is made on Eversys super-automatic espresso machines, so you will be working with consistent, high-output equipment rather than a traditional manual setup. Training on the Eversys system will be provided; experience with automatic or super-automatic machines is an advantage but not essential.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing and serving coffee and other beverages to a consistent standard
• Taking orders, processing payments and handling cash, including till counts and end-of-shift reconciliation
• Conducting regular stock audits and placing orders with suppliers
• Running food and products to customers
• Clearing and wiping down tables
• Cleaning and maintaining the coffee station, equipment and front-of-house areas, including daily machine cleaning routines
• Opening the site and preparing for the morning trade
• General duties as required to keep the site running smoothly

About you

• Previous barista experience in a busy café or hospitality setting
• Reliable and punctual; able to start at 6am each weekday
• Able to work quickly and accurately under pressure
• Confident handling cash and using a POS system
• Organised, with an eye for stock levels and cleanliness
• Friendly and clear with customers and team members
• Current right to work in Australia
• Full-time, permanent position, Monday to Friday
• Training on Eversys super-automatic espresso technology