Lead Barista: Specialty Coffee Leader & Team Mentor

seek.com.au; Hobart; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Pounds + Ounces, a vibrant café located within the Royal Hobart Hospital, is seeking an experienced Head Barista to lead the coffee program and uphold top quality across our busy cafe. You will champion espresso excellence, calibrate grinders, and guide the team during peak service while maintaining exceptional customer service.

You will train and mentor staff, manage daily operations, and ensure equipment is properly maintained to consistently deliver outstanding coffee to thousands of

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a senior barista or Head Barista.
• Strong knowledge of specialty coffee, espresso extraction and coffee calibration.
• Confidence leading coffee operations in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent latte art and milk texturing skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to support and develop other team members.
• A genuine passion for coffee, people and great hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain exceptional coffee standards and quality control across the café
• Take ownership of daily coffee operations and consistency
• Prepare outstanding espresso and specialty beverages using our La Marzocco PB ABR
• Set and maintain coffee recipes, dial in grinders and ensure equipment is properly maintained
• Support, guide and motivate the wider team to deliver consistently great coffee
• Provide warm, welcoming customer service and lead by example during busy service periods

Skills

Head Barista experience

Specialty coffee knowledge

Espresso extraction

Coffee calibration

High-volume leadership

Latte art & milk texturing

Team leadership & mentoring

Hospitality passion

Job description

Pounds + Ounces, a vibrant café located within the Royal Hobart Hospital, is seeking an experienced Head Barista to lead the coffee program and uphold top quality across our busy cafe. You will champion espresso excellence, calibrate grinders, and guide the team during peak service while maintaining exceptional customer service.

You will train and mentor staff, manage daily operations, and ensure equipment is properly maintained to consistently deliver outstanding coffee to thousands of