Caffe Ducale
is a premium Melbourne-owned and operated coffee roaster, combining traditional Italian coffee flavours with the expertise and craftsmanship of Melbourne's specialty coffee scene.
In March ****, Caffe Ducale opened its first new concept café in Melbourne's luxury shopping precinct, Chadstone.
The café focuses on both dine-in and take-away high-volume coffee and freshly roasted retail coffee, bringing together premium modern coffee equipment with unique Italian deli-styled architecture and design.
We're looking for a
Head Barista/ 2IC
to join the leadership team of the espresso bar — brewing delicious coffee while helping to lead a passionate barista team and deliver a fun, engaging customer experience.
This Position Offers:
•A brand new espresso bar in Chadstone's Market Pavilion
•Induction, training and development for those who aspire to learn and grow
•Support from an experienced Café Manager, Coffee Roasters & Management team
•The prospect to manage the coffee program, including training and developing all baristas
•Leadership responsibilities as 2IC, supporting the Café Manager in day-to-day operations, including opening & closing, team supervision, and maintaining service standards




•Permanent ongoing roles with professional development opportunities
You will be perfect for this role if you have:
•A passion for coffee and customer service
•Experience in a senior barista role, ideally brewing specialty coffee
•High quality barista skills (latte art, dialling in, troubleshooting etc.)
•A strong work ethic with a customer-focused attitude
•A positive and professional demeanour
•Confidence to step into a leadership capacity, guiding and supporting the team in the Café Manager's absence
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Full availability throughout December, including weekends, public holidays, late-night shopping periods and peak Christmas trade is essential.
Our Culture & Employee Benefits
Caffe Ducale is committed to an inclusive, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace.
As a Team Member at Caffe Ducale, you can enjoy a wide range of benefits including:
•Generous benefits and discounts
•Up to $300 Health and Wellness allowance
•Training and development with growth opportunities
•Inclusive and supportive culture
Please hit Apply and submit your resume and cover letter.

📌 Head Barista/ 2Ic (Melbourne)
🏢 CAFFE DUCALE
📍 Melbourne