Head Barista

Allpress Espresso Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free coffee

Beans weekly allowance

Employee assistance program

Wellbeing allowance

Volunteer leave

Learning & growth

Job summary

Allpress Espresso Ltd is seeking a Head Barista to lead the day-to-day coffee operations in our Southbank café. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role where you'll set and maintain the highest standards of coffee quality, while fostering a positive team culture that reflects the Allpress brand.

As the Head Barista, you'll act as the coffee lead within the venue; driving quality and consistency across every shift, supporting barista development, and playing a key leadership role on the

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a senior or lead barista in a busy café environment.
• Confidence in leading a team on shift and setting the pace of service.
• Strong understanding of calibration, recipe consistency, and workflow management.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day coffee operations on the floor with a hands-on approach.
• Drive quality and consistency across shifts and SOPs.
• Mentor junior baristas and support barista development.
• Foster a positive team culture that reflects the Allpress brand.

Skills

Senior barista

Team leadership

Coffee calibration

Workflow management

Communication

Mentoring

Job description

At Allpress we are espresso specialists, roasting and serving beautiful coffee in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Japan and Singapore. We're a team of dedicated people who believe in flavour first and care deeply about our customers.

About your new role

We are looking for a Head Barista to lead the day-to-day coffee operations in our Southbank café. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role where you'll set and maintain the highest standards of coffee quality, while fostering a positive team culture that reflects the Allpress brand. As the Head Barista, you'll act as the coffee lead within the venue; driving quality and consistency across every shift, supporting barista development, and playing a key leadership role on the floor. You'll also step into a supervisory capacity when the Café Manager is not present.

A day in the life

• Craft consistently high-quality coffee in a fast-paced environment, delivering every cup with care and a warm, genuine customer experience
• Maintain and manage stock levels, including daily replenishment and proactive ordering
• Take ownership of opening and closing procedures, ensuring all operations align with Allpress standards and SOPs
• Build strong relationships with customers, team members, and suppliers to create a welcoming and collaborative café environment

About you

We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced service environment and has a genuine passion for coffee and people. You'll be an experienced barista who leads by example and enjoys mentoring others, with a strong eye for detail and consistency. To be successful, you'll bring:

• Proven experience as a senior or lead barista in a busy café environment
• Confidence in leading a team on shift and setting the pace of service
• Strong understanding of calibration, recipe consistency, and workflow management
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with your fellow baristas
• A calm, supportive leadership style and ability to mentor junior team members
• A passion for hospitality and creating exceptional customer experiences

Working at Allpress

• as much coffee as you'd like while you're at work
• 250g of beans to take home each week
• a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
• a wellbeing allowance
• volunteer leave
• opportunities to learn and grow

Diversity and Inclusion

Allpress is committed to being an inclusive organisation where all people feel valued, respected and engaged. We pledge a commitment to:

• Building inclusive teams that represent all groups in society
• Empowering our people to continuously improve the way we work and promote equity
• Removing barriers and the influence of bias
• Creating a safe environment where We're encouraged to speak out against discrimination in any form
• Cultivating a sense of belonging by encouraging our people to fearlessly bring their whole selves to work