At Cobb Lane we handcraft moments to savour, to share. Some are sweet, some are sour, some bitter, and some salty. In our world, they all taste good.

Cobb Lane is an artisan bakery located in the popular village of Yarraville, with shopfronts in Richmond Traders, South Melbourne Market and Bennetts Lane in the CBD, operating alongside an established wholesale arm. Our reputation for delicious, hand-crafted baked goods extends throughout Melbourne and beyond. We pride ourselves on our craftsmanship, specialising in slow ferment sourdoughs and viennoiserie, using the best ingredients available.

Cobb Lane has established a reputation as one of Melbourne's leading artisan bakeries, providing premium baked goods to the city's most renowned venues. Your role will be an integral part of our future.

We're looking for an experienced Head Barista to lead the daily beverage operations. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone passionate about quality, consistency and team culture.

As Head Barista, you'll set the benchmark for excellence on bar, ensuring every cup reflects our high standards. You'll work closely with our leadership team to develop the coffee offering, train our baristas and deliver an exceptional guest experience.

Responsibilities:

Lead daily coffee operations, ensuring consistent quality and service

Oversee beverage preparation, cleanliness and workflow efficiency

Dial in espresso, manage brew recipes, and maintain equipment with care





Train, mentor and support baristas at all skill levels

Manage stock rotation, storage and inventory

Maintain food safety standards and allergen awareness

Contribute to menu development and collaborate with suppliers

Foster a positive, professional and inclusive team culture

About you:

Minimum 3+ years' experience in specialty coffee

At least 2 years' experience in a similar Head or Senior Barista role

Proven ability to maintain high standards in a fast-paced setting

Confident trainer, communicator and team player

Calm under pressure, organised, and detail-oriented

Genuinely passionate about specialty coffee and hospitality

About us:

We're an established artisan bakery creating delicious sourdough, pastries & sweets for our retail venues and for a range of wholesale customers across Melbourne.

We're family owned and run, and we're young, innovative and adaptive

Growth is possible in all our roles, and we're looking forward to training, mentoring and supporting our new Head Barista

What's on offer:

Full time, 38 hours per week (weekend availability is required)

State-of-the-art equipment including the La Marzocco Strada S ABR + Brew Taps

Career development opportunities in a growing and dynamic business

Paid parental leave available

Access to our EAP service for you and your family

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