Pounds + Ounces is a vibrant café located within the Royal Hobart Hospital, known for exceptional specialty coffee and fresh, wholesome food made in-house. We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Head Barista to take the lead on our coffee offering. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who takes pride in coffee quality, enjoys leading by example and thrives in a quick-paced café environment. This is a casual position with full-time hours available. ##

About the role
Lead and maintain exceptional coffee standards and quality control across the café
Take ownership of daily coffee operations and consistency
Prepare outstanding espresso and specialty beverages using our La Marzocco PB ABR
Set and maintain coffee recipes, dial in grinders and ensure equipment is properly maintained
Support, guide and motivate the wider team to deliver consistently outstanding coffee
Provide warm, welcoming customer service and lead by example during busy service periods ## What we're looking for:




Proven experience as a senior barista or Head Barista
Strong knowledge of specialty coffee, espresso extraction and coffee calibration
Confidence leading coffee operations in a high-volume environment
Excellent latte art and milk texturing skills
Solid communication skills and the ability to support and develop other team members
A genuine passion for coffee, people and great hospitality We roast our own coffee and proudly use fresh, locally and ethically sourced ingredients across our menu. As Head Barista, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of our coffee offering, maintain high standards and make great coffee for thousands of customers each week. If you're passionate about specialty coffee and ready to take the next step in your hospitality career, we'd love to hear from you

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