Specialty Coffee Barista

3 days ago

Ballina, Australia Old Quarter Coffee Merchants Full time

Are you a passionate barista looking for an exciting new opportunity? We're seeking an experienced specialty coffee barista to join our thriving cafe in **Ballina.**

**The Opportunity**

As a barista at Old Quarter, you'll play a critical role in educating our customers on Southeast Asian coffee while showcasing our exceptional product. You'll have the chance to brew with a rotating menu of filter and espresso coffees. You'll become a brand ambassador for Old Quarter and help us achieve our mission through genuine connections and outstanding service.

**Responsibilities**
- Brew the perfect cup of coffee while providing genuine hospitality for our customers
- Communicate our unique coffee offering and engage with customers
- Maintain cleanliness and uphold high standards in all aspects of the coffee bar

**Benefits**
- Monday to Sunday daytime hours
- Real career progression opportunities in a rapidly growing organisation
- Education, training, and upskilling provided
- Work in a coffee-focused environment where you can truly shine
- Passionate about coffee and eager to learn about Southeast Asian coffees
- A solid understanding of concepts relating to specialty coffee brewing and service, processing, varieties, and growing regions (we can upskill in this area but please demonstrate self learning in this area)
- Able to confidently follow specialty coffee recipes and understand all variables affecting extraction for multiple brew methods including pour-over, batch brew, cold brew and espresso (we can upskill the right individual).
- Experience in high-volume coffee and bility to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards
- Strong communication skills, ability to passionately communicate about coffee, friendly demeanour
- Ambitious and proactive with a desire to grow

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: From $32.05 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Free drinks

Application Question(s):

- Can you dial in to taste across various brew methods? Please share details of your experience
- Please share details of your coffee experience? Include if you have experience with other specialty coffee brands, manual brew methods, your understanding of processing and it's impact on flavour and any other relevant information.
- What is your most memorable coffee or dining experience and what made it so special?
- Why are you interested in working at Old Quarter? What attracted you to apply?

**Experience**:

- Barista: 3 years (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person

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