Job Description
Larder was started over a decade ago by two Melbourne baristas who moved to Daylesford. n
We wanted to bring the coffee standards we were used to in Melbourne together with what Daylesford already did so well; great produce, positive food and a strong local community.
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It grew pretty quickly from there. L1 followed, and today we run two cafés, around 120 seats and a coffee program across both venues that we're still developing.
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We're looking for a Head Barista to take the lead on it.
What you'd be working with n
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Two La Marzocco espresso machines, Mazzer Major V Electronic grinder, Mahlkönig EK43, Puqpress
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Coffee Supreme
as our roaster, with a rotating single origin alongside the house blends for milk based and another for black.
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Espresso, batch filter, cold brew and cold drip
— a full cold program that runs hard through summer
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L1 Filter Bar
— our dedicated coffee room next door, currently being rebuilt. Whoever takes this role helps shape how the new bar works.
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It's a busy bar. Weekends, school holidays and peak periods can be full-on, so we need someone who can keep quality consistent when there's a queue, and lead and direct the rest of the barista team through service.
What the role actually owns n
This is a genuine lead role. You'll be responsible for the coffee program across both cafés.
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Quality. You'll set and maintain the standard for dial-in, extraction, milk and consistency across both bars.
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The team.
Training and developing the barista team, setting the standard, running the bar during peak.
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The program.
Working with Coffee Supreme on the single origin rotation, the cold offering,



the coffee board, batch recipes and seasonal specials.
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The bar.
Workflow, par levels, equipment maintenance schedules, opening and packdown standards.
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You'll report to the Café Manager and work alongside our Executive Chef and the Directors. You'll have direct input into the L1 rebuild; layout, workflow, kit.
What we're looking for n
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Real specialty experience . You've dialled in daily, trained other baristas, and held a standard when the queue is out the door
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You know coffee well, can taste when something isn't right, and can explain it clearly to the rest of the team
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Comfortable with filter and cold brew, not just espresso
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Someone who enjoys leading and developing other baristas, not just working their own section.
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Current right to work in Australia
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Formal qualifications aren't required. Demonstrated ability is.
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What we offer n
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$75,000 – $85,000 + 12% superannuation, paid weekly
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A set weekly roster
, not a rotating one. You'll know your days.
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Two consecutive days off
every week, guaranteed
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Paid training and cupping days with Coffee Supreme
— we invest in the program and in the person running it
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Staff meals, coffee and a team discount across all venues including Betel Boy.
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A bit about Daylesford n
Daylesford is a small town. Rent is a fraction of the inner north, the commute is a walk, and you'll know your regulars by name inside a month. If you've been thinking about leaving Melbourne but don't want to step away from serious coffee, it could be worth a conversation.
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Macora Pty Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.
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📌 Head Barista (Victoria)
🏢 Larder Daylesford
📍 Victoria