Head Barista
Core
Lead the coffee program, set quality standards, and manage the barista team at a high-volume Italian dining venue.
Role type
Senior IC head barista (specialty coffee)
Builds
Espresso-based beverages, milk texturing, latte art, and a consistent coffee experience
Domain
Hospitality / Specialty Coffee
Required skills
espresso extraction, grinder calibration, milk texturing, latte art, team leadership, training and mentoring, stock management, equipment troubleshooting, workflow optimization
Preferred skills
Italian coffee culture knowledge, Italian language skills, stock and wastage management, coffee machine maintenance, coffee program development
Technologies
Espresso machines, grinders
Responsibilities
Lead the caffetteria team and set service standards, dial in daily and maintain extraction consistency, deliver high-volume espresso beverages, train and develop junior baristas, create coffee procedures, troubleshoot and maintain equipment, manage stock levels and ordering, minimize wastage, drive efficient workflow during peak times
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
