Head Barista

RGIT Australia; Manly; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Lead coffee program

Premium equipment

Training & development

Career progression

Staff discounts

Job summary

Maestro Hospitality in Manly seeks an experienced Head Barista to own the coffee program, lead a team of baristas and deliver exceptional espresso drinks across high-volume service. You will oversee dialing in, milk texture, latte art and stock control, ensuring a smooth guest experience from morning through dinner.

Join a vibrant Italian dining venue and help shape the caffetteria as part of a growing hospitality group with strong local presence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a specialty coffee or high-volume café environment.
• Fluent spoken English.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Strong knowledge of espresso extraction, dialling in and grinder calibration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the caffetteria team and set exceptional coffee and service standards.
• Dial in daily and maintain consistency across every extraction.
• Deliver espresso-based beverages at high volume with quality.
• Train, coach and develop junior baristas.
• Create clear coffee procedures and maintain consistency across the team.
• Troubleshoot coffee equipment and ensure machinery is maintained to a high standard.
• Manage coffee, milk and related stock levels and ordering.
• Minimise wastage and maintain strong product controls.
• Collaborate with FOH and management to create a seamless guest experience.

Skills

Espresso mastery

Latte art

Team leadership

Staff training

High-volume service

Tools

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Manly, New South Wales 1655, Australia A$70,000 - A$75,000

Full-time Permanent Associate

Posted 08 Sep 2026

Description

Head Barista – Cibaria Manly

Lead the coffee culture at one of Manly’s most exciting Italian dining destinations.

Cibaria Manly is a vibrant beachside Italian dining precinct bringing the energy, generosity and all-day ritual of Italian hospitality to Manly Beach.

From early morning espresso through to long lunches, aperitivo and dinner, Cibaria celebrates the many ‘rias’ of Italian food and drink — and at the heart of our mornings is our caffetteria.

Inspired by Italy’s rich coffee culture, our caffetteria serves expertly crafted espresso, silky cappuccinos and indulgent affogatos alongside house-made pastries, artisanal gelato and a bustling all-day dining experience.

We are now looking for an experienced and passionate Head Barista to take ownership of our coffee program, lead our barista team and establish a coffee experience that becomes part of the daily ritual of Manly locals and visitors alike.

The Role

This is more than a position behind the machine.

As Head Barista, you will be the driving force behind Cibaria’s coffee program — setting the standard for quality, consistency, speed and hospitality while developing a confident and passionate team around you.

You will work closely with the venue leadership team to ensure the caffetteria operates at an exceptional level, particularly through busy breakfast and morning trade.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading the caffetteria team and setting exceptional coffee and service standards
• Dialling in daily and maintaining consistency across every extraction
• Delivering exceptional espresso-based beverages at high volume
• Perfecting milk texture, presentation and latte art
• Training, coaching and developing junior baristas
• Creating clear coffee procedures and maintaining consistency across the team
• Troubleshooting coffee equipment and ensuring machinery is maintained to a high standard
• Managing coffee, milk and related stock levels and ordering
• Minimising wastage and maintaining strong product controls
• Driving an efficient workflow during high-volume periods
• Working collaboratively with the broader FOH and management teams to create a seamless guest experience
• Bringing energy, professionalism and genuine hospitality to the caffetteria every day

About You

You are someone who genuinely cares about coffee.

• You understand that an exceptional coffee program is built on precision, consistency and technique — but also personality, pace and the ability to create a memorable experience for every guest.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a specialty coffee or high-volume café environment
• Strong knowledge of espresso extraction, dialling in and grinder calibration
• Excellent milk texturing and latte art skills
• Previous leadership, supervisory or senior barista experience
• Confidence training, mentoring and developing other baristas
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency
• Ability to remain calm, organised and fast during high-volume service
• Excellent grooming and professional presentation
• Fluent spoken English
• Full Australian working rights
• Availability across early mornings, weekends and public holidays
• Even Better If You Have
• An appreciation for Italian coffee culture and traditions
• Experience managing stock, ordering and wastage
• Knowledge of coffee machine and grinder maintenance
• Experience helping build or develop a coffee program

Why Join Cibaria?

Cibaria is part of Maestro Hospitality, one of Sydney’s leading Italian hospitality groups.

Joining us means becoming part of a growing famiglia of chefs, restaurateurs and hospitality professionals who genuinely care about developing great venues and great people.

What’s In It For You?

• Competitive salary of $70,000–$75,000 + super
• The opportunity to take ownership of and lead the Cibaria coffee program
• Work with premium coffee and high-quality equipment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Genuine opportunities for career progression across Maestro Hospitality
• Staff performance incentives
• Staff discounts across Maestro Hospitality venues
• A leadership role in a high-profile beachside venue in the heart of Manly
• The opportunity to build a strong local coffee following and make the caffetteria your own
• Make Your Mark at Cibaria
• We are looking for someone who wants more than their next barista job.
• If you are passionate about coffee, love developing people and want the opportunity to lead a coffee program within an ambitious and growing hospitality group, we would love to hear from you.