Senior Barista (Bewild)

Beforest Lifestyle Solutions Pvt.Ltd ||Bewild produce Pvt Ltd ||Regolith Ecological SolutionPvt Ltd; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 257,000 - 301,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Gratuity

Complimentary beverage

Job summary

Bewild, an extension of Beforest, is hiring a Senior Barista for our on-site cafe in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. The role focuses on leading the coffee bar during shifts, crafting espresso-based and specialty drinks, and mentoring junior baristas while maintaining Bewild's standards and recipes.

The position requires 3+ years in a café or specialty coffee setting, with hands-on skills in espresso extraction, milk texturing, and various brewing methods.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a barista in a café or specialty coffee setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coffee bar during shifts, craft beverages to Bewild's standards, and mentor junior baristas.
• Prepare and serve espresso-based and specialty drinks, and warm food items.
• Maintain hygiene and food-safety standards at the bar and across the café.
• Train and mentor junior staff on brewing techniques and customer service.
• Operate the POS system and handle transactions accurately.

Skills

Espresso extraction

Milk texturing/latte art

Manual brewing methods

Training junior staff

Stock and inventory management

Customer service

Shift management

Tools

Espresso machine

Grinders

Job description

Beforest Lifestyle Solutions Pvt.Ltd ||Bewild produce Pvt Ltd ||Regolith Ecological SolutionPvt Ltd | Full time

Bewild, an extension of the parent company Beforest,is a sustainable food brand catering to conscientious consumers. We prideourselves on sourcing products from large-scale permaculture farms, ensuring adiverse range of wild and natural produce reminiscent of a forest's bounty. Ourofferings span various categories, including Specialty Coffee, Native RiceVarieties, Pulses, Millets, Spices, Spreads & Condiments, Seasonal veggiesand fruits. With our commitment to diversity, quality, and a loyal consumer base,Bewild is positioned to lead the charge in providing sustainable, healthy foodoptions to the market.

The Beforest Experience Centre brings this philosophyto life as a physical space - a café, a merchandise zone showcasing Bewild'sproduce, and a community area for events and gatherings - as part of theExperience Centre initiative launching in November 2026.

Company: Bewild (Anextension of Beforest)
Location: Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana
Employment Type: Full-time | On-site
Experience: 3+years as a barista in a café/specialty coffee setting
Reporting To: ExperienceCentre Manager

· Salary:₹23,000 – ₹27,000 per month, based on experience.

· Health insurance coverage of ₹5 lakh, subject to theapplicable policy terms.

· Gratuity as per applicable statutory provisions.

· One complimentary beverage per shift.

· Note:Meals and accommodation are not provided.

· On-the-job training and a structured four-dayinduction during the first week, covering Bewild and Beforest's culture,systems, operational processes, and product knowledge.

Work Schedule

This is an on-ground, guest-facing role at acafé that operates through the week, including weekends.

• Overtime (OT) is paid extra if required, andonly when approved by Management.
• One weekly off, on aweekday (not Saturday or Sunday, since these are peak café days).
• Working on agovernment/public holiday earns one additional day off (comp-off) plusovertime pay for that day.

Role Overview

The Senior Barista leads the coffeebar on their shift - crafting food & beverages to Bewild's standards,keeping service moving during rush hours, and mentoring the junior baristas onthe team. This is a hands-on, guest-facing role with real ownership of qualityand training.

Key Responsibilities

· Prepare and servefood and beverages, including espresso-based and specialty drinks, consistentlyand to Bewild’s recipes and quality standards.

· Assemble and warmfood items (such as sandwiches, bakes and snacks) to Bewild’s presentation andfood-safety standards.

· Create and developrecipes for the café menu, in consultation with the Bewild team.

· Lead the bar duringshifts, coordinating workflow and pacing service through peak hours.

· Train and mentorjunior baristas on brewing technique, machine handling, calibration, andcustomer service.

· Maintain andtroubleshoot espresso machines, grinders, and brewing equipment, includingdaily cleaning routines.

· Manage stock ofcoffee, milk, syrups, and other bar consumables, and assist with ordering andinventory counts.

· Deliver warm,attentive guest service and confidently talk guests through Bewild's coffee,products, and story.

· Operate the POSsystem and handle cash/card transactions accurately.

· Uphold hygiene andfood-safety standards at the bar and across the café.

· Step into shift-leadresponsibilities in the Manager's absence.

· Support otherdepartments and cross-functional teams as needed.

Requirements

· Minimum 3+ years of experience as a barista in a caféor specialty coffee shop.

· Strong hands-on skills - espresso extraction, milktexturing/latte art, and manual brewing methods such as pour-over, frenchpress, etc.

· Prior experience training or mentoring junior staff ispreferred.

· Basic understanding of stock and inventory management.

· Good communication skills and a genuinecustomer-service orientation.

· Willing to work 9-hour shifts, including weekends.

· A genuine commitment to going above and beyond forevery customer.