Senior Cafe Barista

Senior Cafe Barista - The Red Bridge Cafe
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Organisation: The Red Bridge Cafe & Restaurant - The new premium cafe in Windsor!

Website: https://theredbridge.com.au/
Location: Windsor, NSW
Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time or Casual
Service Period: Morning café trade (breakfast to early afternoon)
Reports to: Restaurant Manager / Owner

Role Purpose

The Senior Cafe Barista is responsible for owning the morning café operation from the front, ensuring fast, consistent coffee quality and smooth customer flow during peak breakfast periods. This is a hands-on leadership role that sets the pace, energy, and service standard for the café each day.

Key Responsibilities

1. Coffee Quality & Beverage Execution

• Prepare and serve high-quality espresso-based coffee and beverages to consistent standards

• Dial in grinders, manage milk texturing, and maintain coffee recipes

• Ensure speed, accuracy, and presentation during peak morning service

2. Morning Service Flow & Customer Experience

• Lead café opening, setup, and readiness for morning trade

• Manage takeaway and dine-in flow to minimise wait times and queues

• Engage with customers, build rapport with regulars, and handle service issues professionally

3. Team Leadership & On-Shift Supervision

• Lead, train, and support baristas and FOH all-rounders during shifts

• Allocate positions during busy periods and step in where needed

• Set service expectations and maintain a calm, positive team environment

4. Equipment, Stock & Station Management

• Maintain espresso machines, grinders, and barista equipment in clean working order

• Monitor and manage stock for coffee beans, milk, cups, lids, and café supplies

• Communicate ordering needs and minimise waste

5. Standards, Cleanliness & Compliance

• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of the coffee station and front counter

• Ensure food safety, allergen awareness, and WHS practices are followed

• Uphold café brand standards and service consistency
  

Key Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Senior Barista in a busy café

• Strong espresso knowledge including grinder adjustment and milk texturing

• Experience working in high-volume morning café environments

• Strong communication, leadership, and customer service skills

• Reliable, organised, and confident leading morning shifts
  

Desirable (Not Mandatory)

• Experience opening cafés or setting up new coffee stations

• Ability to train junior baristas and all-rounders

• Knowledge of POS systems and basic cash handling

• Interest in career progression or future leadership opportunities

Why This Role Is Critical

• Coffee drives repeat business in local café trade

• Morning speed and consistency determine customer loyalty

• This role sets the tone for the entire venue each day
  

Apply with your resume and a brief summary of your barista and café leadership experience.