Cafe & Client Services Assistant

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MinterEllison is one of Australia's largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, we are known for our excellence, and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients, our people and our communities. Clients seek out MinterEllison to help them solve complex problems every day. We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary consulting offering.

We offer opportunities to work on industry-leading mandates for top-tier clients, while being part of a high-performing and collaborative team that values excellence, diversity of thought, curiosity, and inclusion. We value our people and empower them to achieve their ambitions - with the support, trust and autonomy to grow their careers in meaningful ways.

As a Firm we recognise that the provision of first class legal and consulting services requires a talented and supportive team. At the very front line of this is our Melbourne Client Services Team which caters for a wide variety of client and staff events ranging from coffee catch ups, sandwich lunches, buffets, and fine dining events.

To support their efforts, the Client Services team has a full café set up, with state of the art cafe equipment. The objectives of the Barista is to provide consistently good coffee and the highest level of customer service to our staff who frequent the café.

We are currently looking for an experienced professional with a real passion for coffee, food and customer service to join our team on a full time basis on a 6 month fixed term contract.

Your Role

Reporting to the Head Barista, you will take a 'hands on' involvement with all tasks and responsibilities including:

- In conjunction with another barista, preparing large volume barista coffee / Making large volumes of shots and frothing and pouring of milk
- Taking and preparing food orders
- Cashiering
- Ensure the café area and tables are neat and clean at all times
- Adhere to all firm policies and procedures, such as confidentiality and WHS
- Participate in staff meetings to discuss areas of activity, concern and general feedback
- Occasionally required to work on client floor
- Other duties as directed by Head Barista / Client Floor Team Leader.

You will be required to work on a rotating shift roster between the hours of 7.30 am to 3:30 pm Monday to Friday (no weekends). Overtime may be required for from time to time.

More About You

You will have at least 2+ years previous barista experience in a high volume environment. Other café experience such as preparing food, cash handling cashiering will be highly regarded.

In addition, you will need to possess the following skills and attributes:

- Strong experience as a Barista in a high volume environment
- Food safety skills
- An uncompromising commitment to delivering outstanding service in a professional and efficient manner
- Exceptional communication skills and an ability to liaise at all levels
- Solid food and beverage knowledge.

How to apply

We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

We prefer to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button. We encourage all applications, including if you do not meet all the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison.

If you are currently a MinterEllison employee, please apply through the internal careers page.

If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion, please contact Jess.Brown@minterellison.com.

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