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 contemporary 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 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• 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