Head Barista

Viah Ventures; Surat; On-site; INR 312,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Viah Ventures is seeking a Head Barista for a full-time, on-site role in Ahmedabad. You will lead daily coffee bar operations, craft espresso drinks, and ensure consistent beverage quality for guests.

You will train and guide junior baristas, maintain cleanliness and safety at the bar and customer areas, and coordinate inventory for coffee, milk, and related supplies, while collaborating with management to improve menus and service.

Qualifications

• Strong barista skills including coffee preparation and espresso extraction.
• Customer-facing skills and interpersonal abilities.
• Effective communication with guests and team members.
• Food preparation skills for cafe beverages and light snacks.
• Willingness to learn and prior cafe/restaurant experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily coffee bar operations and ensure beverage quality.
• Train and guide junior baristas and maintain bar area cleanliness.
• Coordinate inventory for coffee, milk, and related supplies.
• Interact with guests, take orders, and manage guest flow.
• Collaborate with management to improve menus and service processes.

Skills

Barista skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Food preparation

Cash handling

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Cafe/restaurant experience

Job description

Company Description

Viah Ventures is a growing hospitality-focused venture that emphasizes high-quality coffee, attentive service, and a welcoming café environment. The organization is committed to cultivating talent and offering hands-on learning opportunities for individuals interested in the food and beverage industry. Viah Ventures values reliability, collaboration, and a positive guest experience as core elements of its culture. Team members are encouraged to develop practical skills, take initiative, and contribute ideas that enhance daily operations and customer satisfaction.

Role Description

The Head Barista full time role at Viah Ventures is an on-site position based in Ahmedabad. In this role, the intern will lead daily coffee bar operations, including preparing espresso-based drinks, managing brewing methods, and ensuring consistent beverage quality. Responsibilities include training and guiding junior baristas, maintaining cleanliness and safety standards at the bar and customer areas, and coordinating inventory for coffee, milk, and related supplies. The Head Barista intern will interact with guests, handle orders, and support a smooth customer flow, while working closely with the management team to improve menus, service processes, and overall café experience.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong barista skills, including coffee preparation, espresso extraction, and drink presentation.
• Candidates should possess customer-facing skills such as Customer Service and Interpersonal Skills.
• Candidates should possess effective Communication skills for interacting with guests and coordinating with team members.
• Candidates should possess Food Preparation skills related to café-style beverages and light snacks.
• Additional beneficial qualifications include attention to detail, ability to stand for extended periods, basic cash handling skills, willingness to learn, and prior experience in a café or restaurant setting.