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Head Barista
Melbourne
Casual
Immediate
Attached to our Melbourne Roastery, the Abbotsford cafe is Coffee Supreme’s flagship cafe in Australia. It’s where we bring our purpose to life — to enhance people’s lives by cultivating greater connection, creativity, and collaboration.
More than just a place for a great cup of coffee and a treat from the cabinet, our Abbotsford cafe is a meeting place, a local hangout, and a space to slow down and connect. We’re now on the lookout for a Head Barista to lead the charge behind the machine and help shape the everyday experience of our cafe.
About the role
As Head Barista, you’ll be responsible for the quality, consistency, and hospitality of our coffee service - from dial-in to delivery. You'll lead by example, supporting a small, passionate team and ensuring every coffee that leaves the bar is up to scratch (and then some). You’ll also work closely with our wider Coffee Supreme team to keep the bar humming, build strong relationships with our customers, and bring energy to the floor.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading coffee quality, workflow, and training across the team
Dialling in espresso and batch each day and maintaining consistency throughout service
Championing excellent hospitality and service standards
Building genuine relationships with customers and regulars — remembering names, drink prefs, and sharing the Supreme experience
Coaching and mentoring the team to build their confidence and skills behind the bar
Working with our roastery team to stay up to date with new coffees and offerings
Maintaining clean, efficient bar operations and managing equipment upkeep
Jumping on till, food running, and dishes when needed — we’re a small team and everyone pitches in
About you
You’re an experienced barista with leadership chops - calm under pressure, confident in your skills, and someone who genuinely loves connecting with people over coffee. You care about quality and consistency, but you’re also a team player who knows how to create a good time behind the bar.
We’d love to hear from you if:
You have at least 2-3 years experience in a high-volume specialty cafe
You know your way around espresso machines, grinders and brewing equipment (we use a La Marzocco Linea PB, Mahlkonig Grinders and a Fetco brewer)
You have solid knowledge of soft brewing methods and coffee processing
You’re confident dialling in, tasting, and troubleshooting coffee
You’re a great communicator and natural leader who lifts up the team
You’re reliable, organised, and comfortable managing pace and workflow
You identify with Coffee Supreme’s values:
Be courageous, curious, and creative
Nurture Supreme relationships
Embrace an owner’s mindset
Take coffee seriously, not ourselves
Bonus points if you hold a Food Safety Certificate and have experience with food prep or cabinet presentation.
Other details
The cafe is open Monday to Saturday, 7.00am-3.30pm, with shifts starting from 6.00am. All staff receive a weekly coffee allowance, access to our Employee Assistance Program, and opportunities to grow their knowledge through the roastery and broader Coffee Supreme network.
How to apply
Click "Apply Now" or email eden@coffeesupreme.com with your CV and a cover letter telling us why you’d be a great fit. Or pop into the cafe and introduce yourself — we’d love to meet you.
Coffee Supreme is an equal opportunities employer and proudly B Corp certified.
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