Lead Barista & Coffee Team Mentor

Allpress Espresso Ltd; 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

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.