Roastery Barista & Coffee Operations Specialist

Melba Group

Auckland

On-site

NZD 48,000 - 60,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Five Elements Coffee, a specialty coffee roastery, is seeking a Roastery Barista & Coffee Operations Assistant. This hands-on role blends barista work, customer support, deliveries and daily roastery tasks.

Initially based at our Penrose roastery, with a planned February 2027 move to Auckland CBD, the position offers growth as the business expands. Applicants should have at least two years’ barista experience, strong espresso and milk-texturing skills, a NZ driver licence, and a reliable,

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of recent barista experience in a busy cafe.
Strong espresso knowledge and milk-texturing skills.
Interest in roasting, production and coffee quality beyond the café.
NZ Driver licence and ability to deliver in an automatic vehicle.
Able to lift cartons and manage deliveries safely.
Reliable, proactive, friendly and detail-oriented.
Eligible to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

Prepare espresso and milk-based beverages for tastings, training and customers.
Support tastings, recipe development, quality checks and barista training.
Assist roastery team with packing, labeling, order preparation, dispatch and production tasks.
Deliver coffee and related products to cafés.
Build positive relationships with store teams and respond to coffee needs.
Keep coffee, training, packing and storage areas clean and organized.