Lead Barista - Casual - Wards Shenton Park

Lead Barista

Wards Central Dining

4 Thorburn Way, Shenton Park, WA, 6008, AUSTRALIA

Are you passionate about coffee, highly skilled and experienced with an espresso machine and eager to join a friendly, buzzing venue?

We’re on the lookout for an experienced , enthusiastic hospitality focused Barista to join our team at Wards Central Dining in ShentonPark for initially 10 - 20 hours per week

This is a casual role with the potential to turn full time for the right candidate with shifts available across the week (Monday to Sunday)

About the Role

Prepare outstanding specialty coffee, consistently, meeting our standards with well pulled shots, well textured milk at the right temperature and ability to do beautiful latte art.

Deliver top‑notch customer service: greet, chat and engage with our guests with warmth and professionalism

Keep the coffee station clean, stocked and well‑presented — you’re the master of the machine and the milk steam wand

Work collaboratively with front‑of‑house and kitchen staff to ensure smooth service

Available for shifts across the week (including weekends) —

What We’re After

Proven experience as a barista (ideally 2+ year)

Confident with espresso machine, grinders and milk steaming

Friendly, outgoing personality with a customer‑first mindset

Good stamina, able to keep up when the café is buzzing

Reliable availability across a wide-ranging roster (including weekends)

A keen interest in specialty coffee,



drinking coffee, café culture and delivering a great guest experience

RSA cert or the ability to obtain one

What You’ll Get

A fun, dynamic team environment in a distinctive a venue

Ability to work a mix of shifts, suited to your availability

Training and support to sharpen your barista skills and café knowledge

Employee discount on food, coffee and our in‑house provisions

Wards is set within the beautifully restored Victoria House in Shenton Park — a former hospital turned community hub. The space mixes antique charm with local produce, top-tier wine, and warm hospitality. It’s a daytime favourite — and now we’re turning our focus to building a refined, relaxed evening experience.

Working at Wards means joining a passionate, creative team with strong values and a loyal local following. With backing from one of Perth’s most respected hospitality groups, you’ll have the support you need to grow — and the freedom to leave your mark.

Screening Questions

- Are you currently in Perth, Western Australia?
- Do you hold a current licence and have your own transport?
- Do you have any medical conditions e.g. allergies that you feel may affect your ability to work?
- What is your availability? (Days and hours?)
- What is your Salary/Hourly Rate expectation?
- What is your notice period?
- Do you have current Full Working Rights for Australia? if so please explain, Australian citizen, Australian resident, visa holder

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