Experienced Barista

Beyond Grad; Durban; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 156,000; Part time

Job summary

Bosse Events in Durban is seeking experienced baristas for upcoming events and ongoing assignments. You will prepare espresso beverages, operate commercial machines, and maintain coffee stations with hygiene standards. Strong customer service and sales experience are essential.

Minimum 1 year in a professional barista role is required; latte art is a plus. You must be able to work weekdays and weekends and have reliable transport. Rates are confirmed per assignment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of professional barista experience.
• Experience at coffee shops, restaurants, hotels or specialty venues preferred.
• Strong knowledge of espresso extraction, grinding and milk texturing.
• Ability to consistently prepare standard espresso-based beverages.
• Experience handling POS systems and customer payments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve espresso-based beverages at events and venues.
• Operate commercial espresso machines and grinders and adjust settings.
• Set up and manage coffee stations; maintain hygiene and cleanliness.
• Process customer orders and payments; monitor stock and supplies.
• Provide friendly service during busy periods and assist with setup/breakdown.

Skills

Barista experience

Customer service

Stock management

Milk texturing

Tools

GAAP POS

POS systems

Job description

Durban, South Africa | Posted on 10/25/2026

ob/company introduction and main responsibilitiesBosse Events is an established Durban-based event management and hospitality staffing agency supplying professional staff to corporate functions, private events, conferences, exhibitions and premium hospitality venues throughout KwaZulu-Natal.We are recruiting experienced baristas to join our casual hospitality staffing team for upcoming events and ongoing assignments.We are looking for skilled individuals who are passionate about coffee preparation, understand professional coffee equipment and can consistently produce high-quality beverages while providing excellent customer service.Main responsibilities:Prepare and serve espresso-based beverages, including cappuccinos, flat whites, lattes, americanos and other speciality coffees.Operate commercial espresso machines and coffee grinders.Adjust coffee grinding and extraction settings when required.Steam and texture milk correctly.Prepare beverages consistently to professional standards.Set up and manage coffee stations at events and venues.Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of coffee equipment.Monitor coffee, milk and other consumable stock.Process customer orders and payments where required.Provide friendly, efficient service during busy periods.Assist with coffee station setup and breakdown.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of experience as a professional barista.

Previous experience working in an established coffee shop, restaurant, hotel or speciality coffee environment.

Strong understanding of coffee extraction, grinding and milk texturing.

Ability to consistently prepare standard espresso-based beverages.

Basic latte art skills preferred.

Experience handling POS systems and customer payments.

GAAP POS experience advantageous.

Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Ability to work efficiently under pressure.

Professional appearance and strong personal hygiene.

Reliable transport to and from event venues.

Availability for weekday and weekend assignments.

Flexible casual and event-based assignments.

Opportunities to work at corporate functions, hospitality venues and private events.

Opportunity to join the Bosse Events specialist hospitality staffing database.

Payment rates confirmed before each assignment.

Potential for regular bookings based on performance and availability.