Expanding our team! so we’re on the lookout for a barista with latte-art game and a calm, consistent workflow behind the machine. If you can pour clean rosettas and sharp tulips in 20–30 seconds without breaking a sweat, you’ll fit right in at Castaway.

What You’ll Be Doing
Dial in espresso daily and maintain excellent extraction consistency
Steam silky microfoam suitable for advanced latte art
Pour clean, repeatable Rosettas, Tulips, Hearts (20–30 sec pour time)
Serve 300+ cups during peak hours with accuracy and speed
Keep the coffee bar clean, organised, and visually on-brand
Deliver warm, friendly service to locals, tourists & our regulars
Work alongside our team to keep service flowing smoothly
Follow all food safety and hygiene standards

What We’re Looking For
Confident latte-art ability: rosettas & tulips are a MUST
1–2 years barista experience in a fast-paced environment
Robust milk-texturing skills with multiple milks (dairy & alt)
Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure
Reliable, punctual,



and a strong team player
A positive attitude and pride in presentation
Must be available During the week & during busy periods (GC peak trade)

Why Join Castaway
Free Bi-monthly Staff outings
Fun, supportive team culture
Busy café with high volume — you won’t be bored
Staff discounts on food & Free coffee
Growth opportunities across training, leadership & events
Beach-side location look at the ocean while you work

Job Types: Full time, Part time, Casual, Permanent

Pay: $31.00 – $36.04 per hour

Application Question(s):
Can you consistently do latte art other then a heart on back to back coffee, quickly?

Experience:
Fast Paced Latte art: 1 year (Required)
Fast-paced Cafe or similiar: 1 year (Required)

Language:
Fluent English (Required)

Location:
Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Part Time Experienced Barista Surfers Paradise
🏢 Castaway Coffee Bar
📍 Surfers Paradise