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HonoBono Kissa, part of Chontea & Co., in Jimbaran, blends a café by day and lounge by night, serving Hotto Keki, Napolitan pasta and craft coffee. This role focuses on espresso-based beverages, grinder calibration, and guest-focused service in a fast-paced setting.
Join a team that values precision, hygiene, and knowledge of evolving menus, with close collaboration with the kitchen and service staff.
HonoBono Kissa, part of Chontea & Co., brings the nostalgic charm of the Japanese kissaten to Jimbaran. By day it's a relaxed café built around Hotto Keki, Napolitan pasta and manually brewed coffee; by night it becomes an intimate lounge with classic cocktails, premium whiskey and fine wine, set to jazz and vinyl records. It's a place built around slowing down, listening, sipping and savouring.
Job Description
Prepare and serve espresso-based drinks, manual brew coffee and other café beverages to HonoBono's recipe, presentation and portioning standards
Calibrate the grinder and brew recipes daily to keep every cup consistent
Provide knowledgeable, engaging coffee recommendations based on guest preferences
Handle coffee bar opening and closing procedures, including cleaning and basic maintenance of the espresso machine, grinders and brewing equipment
Monitor coffee, milk and bar supplies, assist with stock receiving and counts, and flag stock needs to the supervisor or manager
Minimise wastage and follow food safety and hygiene standards
Keep up to date on HonoBono's beverage menu, coffee beans, recipes and current promotions
Work closely with the kitchen and service team, handling guest requests and concerns professionally and escalating when needed
Requirements
Previous experience as a barista in a café, specialty coffee shop, restaurant or hotel
Good knowledge of espresso and manual brew methods such as pour-over, plus milk steaming and latte art
Strong understanding of bar hygiene, mise en place and service standards
Good communication skills, a positive attitude and a strong guest-service mindset
Good English communication skills and a genuine passion for coffee