Barista
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Cairns, QLD, Australia · Full-Time · $66,000 - $70,000/yr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Several Barista positions have opened at a specialty coffee roaster in Far North Queensland. The business wants people who live and breathe coffee and can lift the whole bar: steady quality, quick service, a coaching mindset and fresh ideas for new products. The shift runs between 5am and 2pm from Monday to Friday, full-time, and weekend availability is expected.
Eligibility for employee sponsorship comes under the Far North Queensland Designated Area Migration Agreement (FNQ DAMA).
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Key Responsibilities
- Coach, upskill and lead the team of baristas
- Give every customer a genuine, efficient and top-tier coffee experience
- Run QC cupping sessions and partner with the roasting team
- Contribute to green bean purchasing selections
- Roast production batches when required, and uphold WH&S standards across the workspace
Requirements & Eligibility
- Hands-on experience and deep knowledge of specialty coffee; Q-grader, cupping, barista competition, barista training and/or roasting experience is highly advantageous
- A proven ability to lead and build a team
- Enjoys people and customer service
- Strong organisational and time management skills, plus a growth mindset
- Willingness to start at 5am
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