Barista/Cafe Assistant

Barista/Café Assistant - Top tier law firm (Mon-Fri work week)

• Immerse yourself in the world of corporate hospitality, where you can elevate your Barista skills
• Enhance your service standards and the client experience at a top tier law firm
• Enjoy a premium environment and take advantage of excellent benefits on offer - free gym membership and corporate discounts

Role Detail

Step into the world of corporate hospitality at KWM's Sydney office. Our client floor is the heart of the action, and we're looking for a passionate and polished hospitality professional to join our dynamic team as a
Barista/Café Assistant
within our internal café.

In this full-time, permanent role, you'll support our internal Café by providing outstanding customer and barista service.

You will be responsible for coffee making, food handling, point of sale and committed to maintaining the café and café area to the highest presentation and hygiene standards. This would include setting up the food displays, maintaining and controlling stock and stock rotation, ordering supplies, cleaning and communication with catering team.

Shifts will be rostered
Monday to Friday
between
7:15am to 7:00pm
(7.6 hours per day).

Key duties will include:

• Prepare high-quality coffee and beverages to the highest industry standards
• Deliver efficient, friendly and professional food and beverage service
• Confidently manage till operations
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across café and kitchen areas, including equipment care and dishwashing
• Receive, store and rotate stock deliveries
• Assist with setup and service of all meals and café offerings
• Complete daily pack-down and cleaning procedures
• Support events and functions outside normal hours when required
• Present a professional, well-groomed and customer-focused attitude at all times

This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your Barista expertise into a corporate environment where no two days are the same. Apply now and be part of the KWM hospitality team

About You

• Strong barista expertise, including experience in fast-paced, high-volume environments
• Previous café service experience
• Valid RSA certification is desirable
• Food Handling certification and sound knowledge of safe food storage practices
• Confident in stock control and inventory processes
• Excellent customer focus with strong communication skills
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts

Who are we?
A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world class capability.

With over 3000 lawyers in 26 global locations, we help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international platform.

We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

Why work with us?
We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge, driving innovative solutions for our clients and creating positive social impact.

We live by our Principles, and strive for mastery in all that we do. We take pride in the high quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields, means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career and leadership opportunities

As part of the KWM community you'll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals.

At KWM, we'll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.

Next Steps

Please click 'Apply Now' to apply online with your cover letter summarising why you're applying and your resume to support your experience.

Applications close
5:00pm Wednesday 19 November 2025
Candidates will only be contacted after the applications have closed.
If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.

Diversity and Inclusion

King & Wood Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds. We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people's different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages.

If you are unsure if you meet all criteria for this role, but have a passion for delivering high quality work, developing your skills and realising your full potential, then we encourage you to apply and have a further conversation about how you could fit at KWM.

We have a range of inclusive hiring practices - if you would like to seek workplace adjustments to complete your application please contact the Recruitment contact for this role or email