Sr. Barista

TheSoundtrackCafe™Music | Community | Cafe; Pune District; On-site; INR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

The SoundTrack Café in Pune seeks a Sr. Barista to lead daily beverage service and mentor junior baristas, delivering high-quality espresso drinks and café experiences that delight guests in our indie-music themed setting.

You will oversee food preparation, maintain bar cleanliness, and support inventory management while upholding safety and hygiene standards. Engage with guests, share our concept, and contribute to a welcoming environment that celebrates originality.

Qualifications

• Strong espresso-based drink preparation and coffee brewing techniques.
• Customer-facing service with a friendly, attentive approach.
• Clear, professional communication with guests and team members.
• Food preparation skills with focus on quality, presentation, and safety.
• Experience in a café or hospitality environment, senior or lead barista preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily beverage service and ensure exceptional guest experiences.
• Prepare and serve espresso drinks and other café beverages to high standards.
• Oversee food preparation and maintain cleanliness of bar and service areas.
• Guide and support junior baristas and manage stock and supplies.
• Engage guests, share menu knowledge, handle feedback, and reinforce indie music vibe.

Skills

Espresso-based drinks

Customer service

Communication

Food preparation

Cafe/hospitality experience

Flexible shifts

Stamina for long shifts

Inventory awareness

Interest in indie music

Job description

Company Description

The SoundTrack Café is a uniquely themed café that combines specialty coffee with a strong focus on independent, original music. The café celebrates artists who create their own compositions, emphasizing courage, authenticity, and trendsetting creativity. Guests can enjoy high-quality beverages and food while discovering fresh sounds from indie performers. The SoundTrack Café is driven by passion for originality and aims to create an atmosphere where coffee and music come together as a way of life.

Role Description

The Sr. Barista is a full-time, on-site role based in Pune, responsible for leading daily beverage service and ensuring an exceptional guest experience. This role includes preparing and serving coffee and other café beverages to high standards, overseeing food preparation for menu items, and maintaining cleanliness and organization of the bar and service areas. The Sr. Barista will guide and support junior baristas, help manage inventory and supplies, and uphold quality, safety, and hygiene standards. The role also involves engaging with guests, sharing menu and café concept knowledge, handling customer feedback, and contributing to a welcoming environment that reflects the café's indie music culture.

Qualifications

• Strong barista skills, including espresso-based drink preparation and coffee brewing techniques.
• Customer service and interpersonal skills to provide friendly, attentive, and respectful guest interactions.
• Clear and professional communication skills for interacting with guests and coordinating with team members.
• Food preparation skills, with attention to quality, presentation, and food safety practices.
• Experience in a café or hospitality environment, preferably in a senior or lead barista position.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, stand for extended periods, and manage a fast-paced service environment.
• Basic knowledge of inventory handling and point-of-sale systems is beneficial.
• Interest in music and willingness to engage with the café's independent, original music concept.