We’re seeking an exceptional Head Barista to lead our current flagship store and uphold the standards that define our coffee program.

This role requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Head Barista within a quality-driven specialty coffee workplace. We’re looking for someone highly driven, technically refined and confident in both leadership and craft.

You will take full ownership of coffee quality — from dial-ins and extraction control to workflow optimisation, consistency across service and team development. You will lead from the machine, set the pace during busy services and ensure every cup meets the highest standard.

The right person will:
Have advanced specialty coffee knowledge across espresso and filter
Be meticulous with brewing variables and extraction detail




Demonstrate confident, calm leadership under pressure
Hold exceptionally high standards around cleanliness, workflow and presentation
Be deeply committed to consistency and continual improvement

This is a role for someone who notices the small things, protects standards without compromise and understands that excellence is built through discipline, care and precision.

If you are ready to lead at a high level and take genuine ownership of quality, we’d like to hear from you.

Pay: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Head Barista Darlinghurst
🏢 Mecca Coffee
📍 Darlinghurst