Head Barista / Café Supervisor

Rising Sun Rituals

Rising Sun Rituals is looking for an experienced Head Barista or Café Supervisor to join our team. This opportunity would suit a confident hospitality qualified who is passionate about specialty coffee and loves making people feel welcome.

We’re looking for a very strong barista but above all, a people person. Someone who remembers a regular’s order, enjoys a conversation and brings warmth and positive energy to every shift.

About the role

You’ll help deliver consistently excellent coffee and friendly, attentive service while supporting the team through busy café shifts. Depending on your experience, the role may also include supervising service and helping lead the team.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Preparing specialty coffee to a consistently high standard.

- Dialling in coffee, adjusting the grind and maintaining quality throughout service.

- Working confidently and efficiently during busy periods.

- Building relationships with customers and creating a welcoming atmosphere.

- Supporting your teammates and leading by example.

- Maintaining a clean, organised coffee station and caring for equipment.

About you

You’ll bring:

- Strong barista experience in a busy specialty coffee environment.





- Excellent coffee knowledge and attention to detail.

- A friendly, approachable personality and a genuine love of customer service.

- Clear communication, reliability and a hands-on attitude.

- The ability to stay calm, organised and positive under pressure.

- Weekend availability, which is essential for this role.

Previous supervisory experience is valued, though we also welcome applications from experienced baristas ready to take the next step.

Why join Rising Sun Rituals?

Our team culture is one of the best parts of working here. We’re a supportive, fun-loving team who take pride in our coffee, look out for each other and enjoy sharing a laugh with our customers. We value kindness, teamwork and people who contribute to a workplace everyone enjoys coming to.

We care about doing things well and creating a great experience for both our customers and our team.

Employment options

We’re open to casual employment with full-time hours available, or a salaried position for the right person. We’ll discuss the arrangement based on your experience, availability and the responsibilities of the role.

How to apply

Tell us about your coffee experience, your availability and what you’d bring to the Rising Sun Rituals team.

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