Head Barista — Lead Mountain Coffee Program

Sunshine Village Corporation; Banff; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff pass

Ski & Ride discounts

Wellness benefits

Exclusive deals

And much more

Job summary

Sunshine Village Corporation in Banff, AB invites applications for the SML Coffee Bar Head Barista position for Winter 2026/27. The Head Barista leads and maintains a high‑quality coffee program across all mountain outlets, ensuring consistency, training, quality control, and equipment practices in a fast-paced resort environment.

Collaborate with Food & Beverage leadership to deliver an exceptional guest experience, mentor baristas and supervisors, develop recipes, calibrate machines, and

Qualifications

• Previous professional barista experience, preferably in a specialty coffee environment.
• Strong knowledge of espresso preparation, extraction, grinder calibration, milk steaming, and beverage preparation.
• Ability to dial in espresso and troubleshoot coffee quality and equipment issues.
• Experience developing coffee recipes, beverage standards, or specialty drinks.
• Previous experience training, coaching, or leading baristas.
• Strong communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with a strong commitment to quality and consistency.
• Ability to take ownership, work independently, and collaborate effectively with operational teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Ability to travel between mountain outlets as required.
• Specialty coffee training or certification is an asset.
• Experience managing or supporting a multi-location coffee program is an asset.
• Experience with coffee menu or specialty beverage development is an asset.
• Experience working with a variety of espresso machines and grinder systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the coffee and espresso program across all mountain coffee outlets.
• Establishing and maintaining consistent coffee quality, preparation, presentation, and service standards.
• Developing and maintaining standardized recipes for espresso, brewed coffee, and specialty beverages.
• Calibrating espresso machines and grinders and troubleshooting coffee quality or equipment issues.
• Conducting regular quality checks and providing coaching when standards are not being met.
• Developing and delivering barista training, skills assessments, and ongoing refresher training.
• Coaching baristas, supervisors, and managers on coffee standards, equipment use, and troubleshooting.
• Developing and testing new specialty and seasonal beverages.
• Maintaining recipe guides, training materials, and coffee program documentation.
• Establishing and monitoring equipment cleaning and preventative maintenance standards.
• Identifying opportunities to improve workflow, efficiency, consistency, and guest experience.
• Monitoring coffee usage, waste, inventory needs, and product specifications.
• Working closely with F&B Managers and Supervisors to support operational goals and peak service periods.
• Leading by example in coffee quality, guest service, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Barista experience

Espresso knowledge

Training & coaching

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

High-volume service

Ownership & independence

Tools

Espresso machines

Grinders

Job description

Sunshine Village Corporation in Banff, AB invites applications for the SML Coffee Bar Head Barista position for Winter 2026/27. The Head Barista leads and maintains a high‑quality coffee program across all mountain outlets, ensuring consistency, training, quality control, and equipment practices in a fast-paced resort environment.

Collaborate with Food & Beverage leadership to deliver an exceptional guest experience, mentor baristas and supervisors, develop recipes, calibrate machines, and