Head Barista

Baker Bleu; Sydney; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career pathways

No late nights

Staff discounts

Take-home bread & pastries

Team environment

EAP support

Job summary

Baker Bleu in Sydney is seeking an experienced Head Barista to lead our coffee programme in the Double Bay bakery, overseeing the barista team and maintaining top-quality espresso and milk-based drinks.

You will own the coffee operation, manage workflow during peak periods, mentor staff, and ensure consistency in taste, speed, and service in a high-volume setting.

Qualifications

• Strong barista experience in a high-volume, fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Experience leading, training and developing a coffee team.
• Excellent knowledge of espresso fundamentals including dial-in and milk texturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the barista team and maintain high coffee standards.
• Own the coffee operation and manage workflow during busy periods.
• Ensure speed of service while preserving beverage quality and consistency.
• Set expectations and maintain standards across the team.
• Be hands-on and lead from the front when busy.

Skills

Barista experience

Team leadership

Dial-in/extraction

Milk texturing

Workflow management

Customer-focused energy

Job description

Baker Bleu kicked off in 2016 as a tiny sourdough spot with a big mission: bake ethical, insanely good bread for Melbourne. Fast-forward 10 years and we’ve grown into five stores across two states, bringing back real bread and pastry through the craft of long-fermentation sourdough.

We now roll out everything from classic loaves to bagels, pastries, sourdough pizza and stacked sandwiches—plus a growing wholesale range loved by top restaurants in Melbourne and Sydney. We’re always evolving, collaborating and pushing the craft forward.

We’re on the hunt for an experienced Head Barista to lead the coffee team at our Double Bay bakery. Just off the buzzing village strip, our bakery features a purpose-built pastry kitchen and a dedicated coffee section where the magic happens daily.

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.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced barista ready to step into a leadership position, or an established Head Barista looking for their next challenge.

What’s in it for you?

• Join a fast-growing brand with genuine career pathways
• No late nights — predictable hours and actual work-life balance
• Generous staff discounts plus take-home artisan bread and pastries
• Work alongside a passionate hospitality team and a brand known for quality and creativity
• High-energy, fast-paced environment — zero boredom
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program for support when you need it

About You

At Baker Bleu, we’re all about people who aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves, lead from the front and grow alongside the business. You’ll be passionate about coffee, confident leading a team and committed to delivering consistently high standards.

To get in the mix, you’ll need to bring:

• Strong barista experience in a high-volume, fast-paced hospitality environment
• Experience leading, training and developing a coffee team
• Excellent coffee knowledge, including dial-in, extraction, milk texturing and quality control
• Ability to manage coffee workflow and keep service moving during busy periods
• A strong focus on coffee quality, consistency and speed of service
• Confidence setting expectations and maintaining standards across the team
• Strong organisation across coffee stock, ordering, equipment and station setup
• A proactive approach to troubleshooting equipment and operational issues
• Warm, confident and customer-focused energy
• A hands-on leadership style — happy to jump behind the machine and lead from the front
• A genuine passion for great coffee, food and hospitality

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