Barista

The Turaco Roastery; Jaipur; On-site; INR 167,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Latte art competitions

Job summary

The Turaco Roastery in Jaipur is building a premium specialty coffee experience and seeks a passionate Barista who elevates every cup with skill, hospitality, and a love of coffee. You will contribute to shaping our service culture from day one.

As part of a small team you will craft espresso drinks, handle pour-over methods, manage grind setting and extraction, create latte art, educate customers, and maintain spotless bar hygiene in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of coffee origins, roast profiles and brewing techniques.
• Hands-on experience with espresso dialing-in.
• Milk texturing and latte art skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality espresso-based beverages (Espresso, Cappuccino, Latte, Flat White, etc.)
• Handle manual brewing methods (V60, Chemex, French Press, AeroPress)
• Control grind size, extraction time, and brew ratios
• Maintain consistency in taste, texture, and presentation
• Perform daily calibration of espresso machines and grinders
• Create and maintain latte art
• Educate and recommend coffee based on customer preferences
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene of the bar and equipment
• Work efficiently during peak hours while maintaining quality

Skills

Coffee knowledge

Espresso dialing-in

Milk texturing

Customer service

Fast-paced environment

Job description

The Turaco Roastery is an upcoming premium specialty coffee experience in Jaipur, created with a strong focus on exceptional coffee, craftsmanship, hospitality, and a distinctive sensory environment.

We are currently preparing for our launch in October 2026 and are looking for passionate Baristas who want to be part of building something new from the ground up.

Role Overview

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Barista who doesn’t just make coffee, but delivers an experience in every cup. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of coffee and excellent customer interaction skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality espresso-based beverages (Espresso, Cappuccino, Latte, Flat White, etc.)
• Handle manual brewing methods (V60, Chemex, French Press, AeroPress)
• Control grind size, extraction time, and brew ratios
• Maintain consistency in taste, texture, and presentation
• Perform daily calibration of espresso machines and grinders
• Create and maintain basic to advanced latte art
• Educate and recommend coffee based on customer preferences
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene of the bar and equipment
• Work efficiently during peak hours while maintaining quality

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of coffee (origins, roast profiles, brewing techniques)
• Hands-on experience with espresso dialing-in
• Milk texturing and latte art skills
• Excellent communication and customer service
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Experience

• 1–2 years of experience in a specialty coffee café preferred
• Freshers with strong passion and training may also apply

Personality Traits

• Passionate about coffee
• Detail-oriented and quality-focused
• Calm under pressure
• Well-presented and customer-friendly

Compensation

₹15,000 – ₹30,000 (based on skills and experience)

Bonus (Nice to Have)

• Participation in latte art competitions