Head Barista

Allpress Espresso; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free coffee all day

250 g beans weekly take-home

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellbeing allowance

Volunteer leave

Learning and growth opportunities

Job summary

Allpress Espresso Ltd is seeking a Head Barista at our Zetland café in Sydney. You will lead day-to-day coffee operations, set and maintain the highest standards of quality, and foster a positive team culture reflecting the Allpress brand.

You’ll act as the coffee lead on the floor, drive consistency, support barista development, and serve in a supervisory capacity when the Café Manager is away.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a cafe team in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong focus on coffee quality, consistency and workflow.
• Excellent communication and customer service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day coffee operations and drive quality across shifts.
• Mentor and develop junior baristas and maintain standards.
• Open/close procedures and stock management aligned with SOPs.
• Foster a welcoming, team‑oriented cafe environment for customers.

Skills

Team leadership

Calibration & recipe

Communication

Mentoring juniors

Hospitality

Customer service

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 Zetland 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:

• 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