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 opportunity 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 opportunitiesYou 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 robust 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•Full availability throughout December, including weekends, public holidays, late-night shopping periods and peak Christmas trade is essential.Our Culture & Employee BenefitsCaffe 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 culturePlease hit Apply and submit your resume and cover letter.

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