Experienced Barista

**☕ Barista & All‑Rounder - Superbike Cafe Racers, Balwyn North**

**About Us**:
At **Superbike Cafe Racers**, we craft high‑quality coffee experiences in a warm, community‑driven environment. Located in **Balwyn North**, our café combines specialty coffee with impeccable service, and we’re passionate about supporting our team to grow in skills and career. You’ll join a friendly, dedicated crew and work with great customers every day.

**The Role**:
We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic **Barista & All‑Rounder** who thrives under pressure, pours stunning latte art, and helps manage seamless operations from front‑end café service to kitchen communications.

**Why you’ll love working with us**:

- Competitive salary
- A supportive, helpful team and management
- A great vibe and regular team events
- Real opportunities to develop in a thriving café

**Key Responsibilities**:
You’ll be the heart of the service flow, responsible for:

- Pulling **high‑volume, specialty coffee**, consistently delivering café‑standard espresso drinks even during peak rushes
- Mastering **latte art** (hearts, tulips, rosettas or signature styles) with each served cup
- Greeting and engaging customers in a friendly, professional manner — recommending drinks, handling enquiries, and taking accurate orders
- Operating the **POS/till** — accurate cash/card handling while maintaining queue flow
- Supporting cross‑functional workflows, liaising with kitchen/service staff, managing ticket queues and **order flow**:

- Maintaining **workstation cleanliness** — tidy bar, washed utensils, coffee machine cleaned, restocking supplies throughout shift
- Assisting with **opening, closing, and shift handover**, including float counts and equipment checks
- Upholding food safety and café processes consistently

**What We’re Looking For**:

- Previous café experience (minimum 3years), or demonstrated skill level in high‑volume barista work
- Proven ability to make **consistent coffee** with attention to detail in flavour, milk texture, and presentation
- Creative flair in **latte art** — even if you’re still learning, show us your enthusiasm
- Strong **multi‑tasking** ability and composure during busy periods
- Excellent interpersonal communication and customer‑service approach
- Proficiency with point‑of‑sale systems and handling payments accurately
- Proactive attitude with attention to cleanliness, organisation, and following café procedures
- Availability weekday mornings and weekends to match café peaks
- A neat, approachable, and pleasant presence in our café space

**Bonus Points**:

- Certificate in barista training or food safety (e.g. RSA, RCG, FoodSafe)
- Experience in a team where you supported stock ordering and reconciliation
- Interest in coffee origin, milk alternatives, limits of extraction, and pouring techniques

**What We Offer/ BenefitDetails**:
**Salary**Above award for the right café and customer focus

**Training**Ongoing coaching on coffee, service, and operational technique

**Career**Priority for shift‑lead or barista‑trainer roles

**Team**Supportive, upbeat workplace culture

**Perks**Free & discounted drinks, team lunches, barista competitions

**How to Apply**:

- What you love about making coffee
- A time you had to stay calm under pressure
- If you have any experience pouring latte art or welcoming chats with customers

**We’ll respond quickly**— and if it feels like a good match, we’ll invite you in for a trial shift and chat.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 30 per week

Schedule:

- Shift work

Application Question(s):

- How many years of experience you have working as Barista?
- Have you worked in a Cafe Before?
- What is your level of confidence as Barista - Please Answer 1,2 or 3. (1 - I am highly confident with my Barista Skill; 2- I will need some time to pickup but I am confident I will be fine 3- I need some basic training and experienct but am sure I'll get there very soon)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person