Job Description

Head Barista - Cibaria Manly

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Lead the coffee culture at one of Manly's most exciting Italian dining destinations.

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Cibaria Manly is a vibrant beachside Italian dining precinct bringing the energy, generosity and all-day ritual of Italian hospitality to Manly Beach.

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From early morning espresso through to long lunches, aperitivo and dinner, Cibaria celebrates the many 'rias' of Italian food and drink - and at the heart of our mornings is our caffetteria .

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Inspired by Italy's rich coffee culture, our caffetteria serves expertly crafted espresso, silky cappuccinos and indulgent affogatos alongside house-made pastries, artisanal gelato and a bustling all-day dining experience.

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We are now looking for an experienced and passionate Head Barista to take ownership of our coffee program, lead our barista team and establish a coffee experience that becomes part of the daily ritual of Manly locals and visitors alike.

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The Role

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This is more than a position behind the machine.

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As Head Barista, you will be the driving force behind Cibaria's coffee program - setting the standard for quality, consistency, speed and hospitality while developing a confident and passionate team around you.

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You will work closely with the venue leadership team to ensure the caffetteria operates at an exceptional level, particularly through busy breakfast and morning trade.

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You will be responsible for:

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- Leading the caffetteria team and setting exceptional coffee and service standards
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- Dialling in daily and maintaining consistency across every extraction
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- Delivering exceptional espresso-based beverages at high volume
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- Perfecting milk texture, presentation and latte art
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- Training, coaching and developing junior baristas
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- Creating clear coffee procedures and maintaining consistency across the team
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- Troubleshooting coffee equipment and ensuring machinery is maintained to a high standard
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- Managing coffee, milk and related stock levels and ordering
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- Minimising wastage and maintaining strong product controls
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- Driving an efficient workflow during high-volume periods
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- Working collaboratively with the broader FOH and management teams to create a seamless guest experience
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- Bringing energy, professionalism and genuine hospitality to the caffetteria every day
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About You

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You are someone who genuinely cares about coffee.

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- You understand that an exceptional coffee program is built on precision, consistency and technique - but also personality, pace and the ability to create a memorable experience for every guest.
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- Essential Requirements
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- Minimum 1 year of experience in a specialty coffee or high-volume café environment
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- Strong knowledge of espresso extraction, dialling in and grinder calibration
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- Excellent milk texturing and latte art skills
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- Previous leadership, supervisory or senior barista experience
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- Confidence training, mentoring and developing other baristas
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- Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency
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- Ability to remain calm, organised and fast during high-volume service
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- Excellent grooming and professional presentation
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- Fluent spoken English
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- Full Australian working rights
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- Availability across early mornings, weekends and public holidays
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- Even Better If You Have
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- An appreciation for Italian coffee culture and traditions
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- Italian language skills
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- Experience managing stock, ordering and wastage
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- Knowledge of coffee machine and grinder maintenance
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- Experience helping build or develop a coffee program
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Why Join Cibaria?

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Cibaria is part of Maestro Hospitality , one of Sydney's leading Italian hospitality groups.

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Joining us means becoming part of a growing famiglia of chefs, restaurateurs and hospitality professionals who genuinely care about developing great venues and great people.

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What's In It For You?

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- Competitive salary of $70,000-$75,000 + super
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- The opportunity to take ownership of and lead the Cibaria coffee program
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- Work with premium coffee and high-quality equipment
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- Ongoing training and career development
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- Genuine opportunities for career progression across Maestro Hospitality
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- Staff performance incentives
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- Staff discounts across Maestro Hospitality venues
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- A leadership role in a high-profile beachside venue in the heart of Manly
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- The opportunity to build a strong local coffee following and make the caffetteria your own
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- Make Your Mark at Cibaria
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- We are looking for someone who wants more than their next barista job.
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- If you are passionate about coffee, love developing people and want the opportunity to lead a coffee program within an ambitious and growing hospitality group, we would love to hear from you.
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Apply now by sending your resume and a brief introduction about yourself to .

📌 Head Barista (Sydney)
🏢 Maestro Hospitality
📍 Sydney