Head Barista

\*\*\* As a business we are an endorsed DAMA sponsor, meaning this role is available for both qualified Australians and temporary visa holders, looking for sponsorship\*\*\*

About the business

You will be led by an exceptional team of industry professionals looking to create a beautiful, casual, Aussie beach inspired venue, the 2019 Best Seafood Restaurant and distillery. Amazing food and drinks. If you want to grow and develop, then this opportunity is for you.

About the role

You will be our face day in, day out, offering our guests the best possible service, every single time.

As a Head Barista you will be responsible for the day to day operation of the bar, which is primarily focused in barista activities, but also requires making sophisticated cocktail, managing a small team of professional and taking ownership for the management of the bar.

This is not the standard barista / bartending role. We distill in-house, work with local seasonal produce, produce most of our syrups and tonics. If you want to learn complicated techniques, we are prefect for you.

If you are the best at what you do we want to work with you.

The roles as located in Darwin and priority is given to Darwin residents.

Benefits and perks

You will be working for a strong team with a high performance culture.

We are located at the beautiful Darwin Waterfront, with amazing views all day everyday.

We are will be open shortly from 8am until 9.30 pm everyday, giving you a unique opportunity to gain work/life balance.

As a group of restaurant we want to see each team member grow and develop within our group.

PASSIONATE ABOUT FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Must have a can do attitude.

Be fast on your feet.

Able to exceed customers expirations every time.

Care about the food and beverages that you are selling. We care about our products and we need that from you as well.

At least 3 years experience in a high volume bar with good knowledge of cocktails, coffee and wine is essential

Key Responsibilities

· Preparing and mixing a range of sophisticated drinks

· Taking drink orders

· Preparing Espresso

· Setting up coffee machine with exact weights and measures.

· Preparing garnishes, syrups and mixers

· Cleaning bar areas and monitoring cleaning schedules

· Placing bar orders with supplier

· Placing bar orders with kitchen

· Supervising and training food and beverage attendants of a lower grade

· Taking reservations, greeting and seating guests

· Undertaking general waiting duties

· Preparing and mixing a range of sophisticated drinks

· Cleaning bar areas

· Cleaning tables

· Picking up glasses

· Cleaning and care of glasses and equipment

· Practising proper workplace health and safety procedures

· Other incidental and peripheral duties as requested by the employer

· Cash handling and till balancing

· Cleaning beer lines.

Essential Knowledge and Experience

Experience mixing and preparing complex drinks, including cocktails and espresso

Managing or supervising a team or bartenders

Responsible Service of Alcohol

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Casual, Seasonal

Salary: $27.00 – $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee mentoring program
• Visa sponsorship

Schedule:

• Rotating roster

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay
• Penalty rates
• Tips

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently located in Darwin?
• If you are currently on a visa, can you please tell us what visa?

Experience:

• Bartending: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location

Expected Start Date: 17/04/2023