Experienced Barista – High Volume Café | Casual or Full-Time
About the role
We are looking for
experienced Baristas
to join our team at Mountain View Cafe, located within the beautiful Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve in Maleny, approximately ***** minutes from Caloundra.
We are recruiting now so we can strengthen our team ahead of the
busy spring and summer months
, and depending on applicant availability, we may have
multiple positions available
.
We are a busy, high-volume venue with a strong coffee trade, so this role is best suited to someone who is genuinely confident behind the machine and can
move quickly through busy services while maintaining quality and consistency
.
We have flexibility around the number of hours available and would consider both
casual and full-time applicants
for the right fit.
What you'll be doing
Preparing and serving high-quality coffee and beverages
Working efficiently on the coffee machine during high-volume services
Dialling in grinders and making adjustments throughout the day to maintain consistent extraction
Maintaining consistent milk texture, coffee quality and presentation, even during peak periods
Delivering friendly and efficient customer service
Assisting with cashiering and other front-of-house duties as required
Maintaining a clean, organised and well-stocked coffee station
Working closely with the wider team to keep service running smoothly
Being willing to jump into other areas of the cafe when needed
What we're looking for
Strong commercial barista experience
, ideally 2+ years in a similarly busy environment




Confident jumping straight onto the machine and handling high-volume service
Able to work quickly without sacrificing coffee quality or consistency
Confident dialling in grinders, monitoring extraction and making adjustments when required
Solid milk texturing skills and the ability to consistently produce quality coffee and latte art
Good understanding of espresso, extraction and commercial coffee equipment
Calm, organised and efficient during peak periods
Friendly, approachable and reliable
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Happy to assist in other areas of the cafe when required
Someone who genuinely enjoys hospitality and working as part of a team
Availability & roster
We can be flexible around the total number of hours depending on what the right candidates are looking for.
We are ideally looking for people who can work a
mixture of weekdays and weekends
, with at least some weekend availability.
Roster consistency is highly valued.
While there will always be some flexibility, we would particularly love to hear from applicants who can commit to a fairly regular pattern of days each week.
Depending on availability and experience, we may have opportunities ranging from a couple of regular shifts each week through to




full-time hours for the right person
.
As we are building our team ahead of the busier summer period,
multiple positions may be available
.
What we offer
Restaurant Industry Award rates, with the opportunity to move to a higher rate once you have demonstrated your ability to confidently handle the pace, volume and expectations of the role
Casual or full-time opportunities depending on the candidate
Flexible scheduling where possible
Consistent, year-round work in an established and busy venue
Ongoing training and skill development opportunities
Potential for future career progression
A supportive and inclusive team environment
Staff discounts on food and drinks
Daytime cafe hours in a great location
About us
Mountain View Cafe is located within the stunning Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve in Maleny, overlooking the Glass House Mountains.
We are a large, busy destination cafe serving high-quality coffee, fresh food and in-house baked goods in a warm and welcoming environment.
Our coffee section can get
genuinely busy
, so we are looking for people who enjoy that pace, know their way around a commercial machine and take pride in producing consistently positive coffee no matter how many orders are coming through.
If you love coffee, enjoy working as part of a team and are confident you can keep up in a high-volume cafe, we would love to hear from you.
Applicants must have Australian working rights. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position.
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📌 Barista (Melbourne)
🏢 Mountain View Cafe
📍 Melbourne