Lead Barista and Kitchen All-Rounder

Lead Barista and Kitchen All-Rounder

Company: conscious Kitchen Location: Kingscliff Salary: $30 – $39 per hour Work Type: Part-time, Onsite

conscious Kitchen is seeking a career hospitality professional for a permanent casual role at a new healthy food and coffee canteen in the Northern Rivers. This position operates during term-time, focusing on weekday mornings through to early afternoon, with no weekend work and closure during school holidays.

This opportunity is for an individual ready to take on a leadership role, setting standards for coffee, managing service, training the team, and influencing kitchen operations as the business scales. The canteen will serve fresh, seasonal, seed-oil-free meals such as smoothies, wraps, salad and grain bowls, alongside high-quality coffee.

Key Aspects of the Role:

• Leadership Track: Lead the coffee station from commencement with potential for expanded responsibilities as the operation grows. Management experience is desired for the appropriate candidate.
• Unique Hours: Weekday mornings into early afternoon, Monday to Friday, with no weekend work and closure during school holidays.
• Growth Opportunity: Contribute to a new business, shaping the role's evolution during its initial term.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the coffee station during high-volume periods, maintaining quality under pressure.
• Optimise station setup for efficiency, including pre-pulling shots and preparing milks (including plant-based), syrups, and powders.
• Train and upskill team members in high-volume coffee preparation.
• Assist with kitchen tasks including food preparation, production, and assembly of wraps and bowls.
• Provide prompt and friendly customer service, processing payments via a tap-and-go point of sale.
• Maintain cleanliness of the station and work areas to food safety standards, including dishwashing.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a lead barista in high-volume, high-flow service environments.
• A current Working With Children Check NSW, or a commitment to obtaining one prior to commencement. This is a mandatory requirement for the site.
• A current food handling certificate.
• Current legal right to work in Australia.
• Current, contactable references.

What Will Make You Stand Out:

• All-round kitchen proficiency, comfortable transitioning between coffee, food preparation, and customer service.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, including training capabilities, standard-setting, and team support during busy periods.
• A calm demeanour and a strong work ethic.

To Apply:

Please send a brief summary of your coffee and kitchen experience, along with your resume and references, to hel••@consciouskitchen.au.