Job Description

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

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Website: https://theredbridge.com.au/
n Location: Windsor, NSW
n Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time or Casual
n Service Period: Morning café trade (breakfast to early afternoon)
n Reports to: Restaurant Manager / Owner

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Role Purpose

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

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Key Responsibilities

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- 1. Coffee Quality & Beverage Execution
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- Prepare and serve high-quality espresso-based coffee and beverages to consistent standards
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- Dial in grinders, manage milk texturing, and maintain coffee recipes
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- Ensure speed, accuracy, and presentation during peak morning service
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- 2. Morning Service Flow & Customer Experience
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- Lead café opening, setup, and readiness for morning trade
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- Manage takeaway and dine-in flow to minimise wait times and queues
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- Engage with customers, build rapport with regulars, and handle service issues professionally
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- Lead, train, and support baristas and FOH all-rounders during shifts
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- Allocate positions during busy periods and step in where needed
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- Set service expectations and maintain a calm, positive team environment
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- 4. Equipment, Stock & Station Management
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- Maintain espresso machines, grinders, and barista equipment in clean working order
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- Monitor and manage stock for coffee beans, milk, cups, lids, and café supplies
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- Communicate ordering needs and minimise waste
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- 5. Standards, Cleanliness & Compliance
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- Maintain cleanliness and presentation of the coffee station and front counter
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- Ensure food safety, allergen awareness, and WHS practices are followed
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- Uphold café brand standards and service consistency
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Key Skills & Experience Required

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Key Skills & Experience Required

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- Proven experience as a Senior Barista in a busy café
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- Strong espresso knowledge including grinder adjustment and milk texturing
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- Strong communication, leadership, and customer service skills
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- Reliable, organised, and confident leading morning shifts
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- Ability to train junior baristas and all-rounders
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- Knowledge of POS systems and basic cash handling
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- Interest in career progression or future leadership opportunities
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Why This Role Is Critical

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Why This Role Is Critical

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Morning speed and consistency determine customer loyalty

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This role sets the tone for the entire venue each day

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📌 Senior Cafe Barista (Windsor)
🏢 Five Peaks Group
📍 Windsor