Lead Barista - Specialty Coffee & Team Training

Sociable Tech Pty Ltd; Tablelands Regional; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Mr Belson Pty Ltd in Yungaburra on the Atherton Tablelands is seeking a full-time Lead Barista to manage our busy coffee station. You will deliver high-quality specialty coffees, train junior staff, and ensure fast service during peak times.

You must have at least 2 years of barista experience, RSA and food hygiene cert, and be skilled in latte art, espresso dialing-in, and equipment troubleshooting to maintain top standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as Barista in a busy café/restaurant.
• RSA and food hygiene certifications (or willing to obtain).
• Latte art, espresso dialing-in, speed of service, and equipment troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-volume specialty coffees, teas, and hot/cold beverages.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain espresso machinery and grinders; adjust grind and milk texture.
• Manage inventory, coffee bean stock rotation, and reordering supplies.
• Greet customers, take orders via POS, and process payments.
• Maintain hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety standards.
• Train junior front-of-house staff on coffee standards and service protocols.

Skills

Latte art

Espresso dialing-in

Speed of service

Equipment troubleshooting

Customer service

Education

RSA certification

Food hygiene certification

Tools

Espresso machinery

Grinders

POS system

Job description

Mr Belson Pty Ltd in Yungaburra on the Atherton Tablelands is seeking a full-time Lead Barista to manage our busy coffee station. You will deliver high-quality specialty coffees, train junior staff, and ensure fast service during peak times.

You must have at least 2 years of barista experience, RSA and food hygiene cert, and be skilled in latte art, espresso dialing-in, and equipment troubleshooting to maintain top standards.