About Us
We're looking for a passionate and skilled Barista to join Komunal Cafe, an inclusive specialty coffee space that serves quality beverages and creates a welcoming environment for all. From handcrafted filter brews to espresso-based drinks, we offer a variety of hot and cold beverages alongside sweet and savoury bites
About the role
As a Part-Time Barista, you will be responsible for preparing and serving a variety of high-quality beverages, educating customers about our menu, recommending drinks based on individual preferences, and introducing featured or seasonal offerings. You'll also take and manage orders efficiently, ensuring a smooth and pleasant service flow. Most importantly, you will help create a warm, welcoming, and memorable experience for every guest who walks through our doors.
To succeed in this role, you should have excellent customer service skills, a good understanding of brewing equipment, and the ability to work flexible shifts. If you're passionate about coffee, enjoy connecting with people, and take pride in creating a positive, inclusive cafe environment, we'd love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of all food and beverage offerings at the cafe.
- Prepare beverages and food items in accordance with company standards, ensuring consistency in taste, quality, and presentation.
- Build strong customer relationships to enhance the overall caf experience.
- Recommend menu items or merchandise based on customer preferences, including featured or seasonal offerings.
- Maintain the cleanliness, organisation, and hygiene of the caf, including the workstations and equipment, in line with food safety standards.
- Perform regular maintenance and care of coffee machines and brewing equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Manage caf inventory, including stock checks, replenishment, and handling deliveries.
- Accurately operate the point-of-sale system and process customer transactions efficiently.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth caf operations and share ideas to improve customer experience.
- Support caf operations across roles and assist with other duties as needed by management.
- Uphold consistency and quality in every cup of coffee served.
- Possess foundational knowledge of coffee origins, grind sizes, brewing methods, and latte art pouring.
Requirements and skills
- Prior experience as a Barista or in a similar role is preferred but not essential - comprehensive training will be provided.
- Genuine passion for coffee culture and the art of coffee-making.
- Enjoys engaging with people and has a strong desire to work in the service and hospitality industry.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Willingness and flexibility to work on shifts, including weekends and Public Holidays.
