Summary:

Airport Retail Enterprises is seeking a skilled and passionate Head Barista to oversee the day-to-day coffee service at our 6 coffee venues located at Canberra Airport. As a Head Barista, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality control of coffee products, monitoring and addressing coffee-related costs, training the team, and maintaining a sufficient stock of coffee and equipment.

Details:

In this role, you will be actively engaged in keeping up with industry trends and developments within the world of coffee. You will serve as the primary source of training and coaching for the team, ensuring that they are well-versed in all coffee-related matters. Your responsibilities will also include finding innovative ways to communicate and share our premium Ona Coffee offerings with customers. Additionally, as a leader for the team, you will have the opportunity to refine your leadership skills and foster a positive team culture.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve bar products to meet quality standards
• Dial-in and setup sections and daily recipes
• Assist the front-of-house team with service and customer interactions
• Prep ingredients and restock sections for the next day
• Order stock to ensure smooth operation of the venues
• Perform cleaning and closing duties

Requirements:

To excel in this role, we require the following:

• A passion for excellence and a drive to continuously improve
• Extensive knowledge of coffee from farm to cup
• Understanding and appreciation of various barista and roasting styles within the industry
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to lead by example
• Alignment with our company values and mission statement

What We Offer:

At Airport Retail Enterprises, we value the contributions of our team members. This hands-on role offers the following benefits:

• A career-defining opportunity with one of Australia's leading food and beverage operators in airports
• Potential for further career progression to top-level management roles
• Stability and career development in a company with over 25 years of industry knowledge
• Flexible hours and work-life balance with 5-day weeks
• State-of-the-art coffee equipment
• Duty meals and beverages while on shift
• Free on-site parking
• Attractive salary package and holiday leave-loading
• Free traineeship course offered within the role

Application Details:

• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
• Pay: $65,000.00 – $69,000.00 per year
• Application Question: Are you available for shifts starting as early as 0500?
• Work Authorisation: Australia (Required)
• Work Location: In person