Senior Cafe Barista - The Red Bridge Cafe
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Organisation: The Red Bridge Cafe & Restaurant - The new premium cafe in Windsor!

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Location: Windsor, NSW
Employment Type: Full time or Part-Time or Casual
Service Period: Morning café trade (breakfast to early afternoon)
Reports to: Restaurant Manager / Owner

Role Purpose

The Senior Cafe Barista is responsible for owning the morning café operation from the front , ensuring fast, consistent coffee quality and smooth customer flow during peak breakfast periods. This is a hands-on leadership role that sets the pace, energy, and service standard for the café each day.

Key Responsibilities

1. Coffee Quality & Beverage Execution

- Prepare and serve high-quality espresso-based coffee and beverages to consistent standards

- Dial in grinders, manage milk texturing, and maintain coffee recipes

- Ensure speed, accuracy, and presentation during peak morning service

2. Morning Service Flow & Customer Experience

- Lead café opening, setup, and readiness for morning trade

- Manage takeaway and dine-in flow to minimise wait times and queues

- Engage with customers, build rapport with regulars, and handle service issues professionally

3. Team Leadership & On-Shift Supervision

- Lead, train, and support baristas and FOH all-rounders during shifts

- Allocate positions during busy periods and step in where needed

- Set service expectations and maintain a calm, positive team environment

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Equipment, Stock & Station Management

- Maintain espresso machines, grinders, and barista equipment in clean working order

- Monitor and manage stock for coffee beans, milk, cups, lids, and café supplies

- Communicate ordering needs and minimise waste

5. Standards, Cleanliness & Compliance

- Maintain cleanliness and presentation of the coffee station and front counter

- Ensure food safety, allergen awareness, and WHS practices are followed

- Uphold café brand standards and service consistency

Key Skills & Experience Required

- Proven experience as a Senior Barista in a busy café

- Strong espresso knowledge including grinder adjustment and milk texturing

- Experience working in high-volume morning café environments

- Strong communication, leadership, and customer service skills

- Reliable, organised, and confident leading morning shifts

Desirable (Not Mandatory)

- Experience opening cafés or setting up new coffee stations

- Ability to train junior baristas and all-rounders

- Knowledge of POS systems and basic cash handling

- Interest in career progression or future leadership opportunities

Why This Role Is Critical

- Coffee drives repeat business in local café trade

- Morning speed and consistency determine customer loyalty

- This role sets the tone for the entire venue each day

Apply with your resume and a brief summary of your barista and café leadership experience.

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