Café Coordinator/Barista

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Herbert Smith Freehills Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

The Opportunity

Love the café vibe but not the weekend grind? We've got the perfect role for you.

Join us at HSF Kramer, one of the world's leading law firms, where our in-house café is more than just a caffeine fix It's a vibrant hub of connection, community, and quality. We're on the lookout for a confident, passionate barista to lead our café operations and keep our team fuelled and smiling throughout the day.

This full-time role is based in central Melbourne, with hours from Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm. That's right… your weekends are all yours.

What you'll do

  • Running the café day-to-day, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.

  • Crafting top-tier coffee and collaborating with our Head Chef to deliver a delicious, balanced food offering.

  • Creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere and building genuine relationships with our regulars.

  • Managing POS systems, updating menus, and preparing reports.

  • Handling stock, ordering supplies, and processing invoices.

  • Keeping documentation, finances, and communications in order.

  • Maintaining a spotless café space and ensuring food safety compliance.

  • Training team members in coffee skills and supporting the Client Services Manager with admin tasks.

  • Pitching in with the Client Services Team when needed, including occasional after-hours support.

  • Promoting a safe and respectful workplace by upholding WHS responsibilities.

What you'll bring

  • Proven experience as a barista with a passion for great coffee.

  • Friendly, engaging communication style and strong interpersonal skills.

  • A proactive mindset and problem-solving ability.

  • A drive to continuously improve the café experience.

  • Positive energy and the ability to build rapport with customers.

  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office and POS systems (or similar software).

What you can expect from us

  • We're a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions.

  • We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.

  • We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.

  • We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you'll have it and we'll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.

  • For more benefits on offer such as our holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click here.

  • Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia's market leading law firm.

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.

Team

Office Operations

Working Pattern

Full time

Location

Melbourne

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.


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