Head Barista

Baker Bleu; City of Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Daytime shifts

Market Lane coffee on shift

Leadership development

Staff discounts

No annual shutdown

Descripción de la vacante

Baker Bleu in Cremorne is seeking a full-time Head Barista to lead our warm, polished coffee team and uphold exceptional standards across the store.

You will own the coffee operation, mentor baristas, and work closely with Market Lane and the kitchen teams to deliver outstanding service and pastries.

This role offers daytime shifts, leadership development, and the opportunity to grow with Melbourne's respected artisan bakery brand.

Formación

• Head Barista or senior Barista experience in a café or bakery.
• Strong coffee preparation skills and quality control.
• Leadership experience including training staff.
• Attention to detail in coffee presentation and equipment maintenance.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop the barista team during service.
• Maintain exceptional coffee standards and quality control.
• Represent the Baker Bleu coffee program and collaborate with Market Lane.
• Ensure coffee stock, presentation and equipment maintenance.
• Collaborate with FOH, production and kitchen teams.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Coffee quality

Customer service

Communication

Staff training

Herramientas

Espresso machine maintenance

Dialing in espresso

Descripción del empleo

Join Baker Bleu as a full-time Head Barista and lead a warm, polished barista team in our flagship Cremorne bakery. If you love great service, beautiful food, great coffee and calm leadership in a busy environment, this is an opportunity to grow with one of Australia’s most respected artisan bakery brands.

About Baker Bleu

Baker Bleu was founded in 2016 by Mike and Mia Russell with a clear ambition: to create ethical, deeply flavoured sourdough with patience. From a small shop in Elsternwick, we have grown into a bakery grounded in tradition, community and craft, with our signature dark crust becoming a defining part of who we are.

Today, Baker Bleu has locations across Melbourne and Sydney, supplies leading restaurants and remains closely connected to the communities around each store. Our shelves are filled daily with freshly baked sourdough bread, pastries and food to share.

We are on the hunt for a Head Barista or an experienced Barista ready to take the next step into a leadership role, to lead the coffee program at our flagship Cremorne store.

About the Role

As Head Barista, you’ll take ownership of the coffee operation — leading and developing the barista team, maintaining exceptional coffee standards, managing workflow and ensuring every cup represents the quality Baker Bleu is known for.

Lead, support and motivate the coffee team during service.

Deliver excellent coffee standards and customer service.

Work closely with Market Lane as a representative of their exceptional speciality coffee.

Ensure the coffee operation is stocked, well-presented and quality standards are maintained at all times.

Work closely with FOH, production, and kitchen teams, embracing a holistic approach store operations.

What We Offer

• Daytime shifts only, with rosters published in advance to support genuine work–life balance.
• A welcoming, passionate team that takes pride in exceptional food and service.
• Complimentary Market Lane coffee while you’re on shift.
• Real opportunities to develop your leadership skills and progress as Baker Bleu grows.
• A year-round business with no compulsory annual shutdown period.
• World-class training, practical support and ongoing coaching to help you succeed.
• Generous staff discounts, plus artisan bread and pastries to enjoy at home.
• The chance to represent a respected brand known for quality, craft and community.
• Confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program whenever you need it.

About You

You’re a positive, reliable and customer-focused barista, with pride in coffee quality, presentation and genuine hospitality. You enjoy working hands‑on, staying calm under pressure and making each customer feel welcome. You are passionate about coffee, enjoy building relationships with suppliers and developing seasonal drink specials.

Head Barista or strong Barista experience in a café, bakery or fast‑paced hospitality environment.

Strong coffee preparation skills, quality control, including dialling in, equipment maintenance and cleanliness.

Genuine passion for all things coffee, quality, sustainability and innovation.

Strong communication and leadership skills, experience in training and coaching staff.

Excellent attention to detail in coffee presentation, equipment maintenance and team building.

Full Australian working rights.