At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead coffee operations and craft high-quality brews in a vibrant café environment.
- Company: Allpress, a renowned espresso specialist with a passion for flavour and customer care.
- Benefits: Enjoy unlimited coffee at work, weekly bean take-home, wellness support, and growth opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and personal growth.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on customer experiences with your coffee expertise.
- Qualifications: Experienced barista with leadership skills and a passion for coffee and hospitality.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 $ per year.
At Allpress we are espresso specialists, roasting and serving beautiful coffee in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Japan and Singapore. We’re a team of dedicated people who believe in flavour first and care deeply about our customers.
About your new role
We are looking for a Head Barista to lead the day-to-day coffee operations in our Zetland café. This is a hands‑on, customer‑facing role where you’ll set and maintain the highest standards of coffee quality, while fostering a positive team culture that reflects the Allpress brand.
As the Head Barista, you’ll act as the coffee lead within the venue; driving quality and consistency across every shift, supporting barista development, and playing a key leadership role on the floor. You’ll also step into a supervisory capacity when the Café Manager is not present.
A day in the life
- Craft consistently high‑quality coffee in a fast‑paced environment, delivering every cup with care and a warm, genuine customer experience
- Maintain and manage stock levels, including daily replenishment and proactive ordering
- Take ownership of opening and closing procedures, ensuring all operations align with Allpress standards and SOPs
- Build strong relationships with customers, team members, and suppliers to create a welcoming and collaborative café environment
About you
We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced service environment and has a genuine passion for coffee and people. You’ll be an experienced barista who leads by example and enjoys mentoring others, with a strong eye for detail and consistency. To be successful, you’ll bring:
- Confidence in leading a team on shift and setting the pace of service
- Strong understanding of calibration, recipe consistency, and workflow management
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with your fellow baristas
- A calm, supportive leadership style and ability to mentor junior team members
- A passion for hospitality and creating exceptional customer experiences
Working at Allpress
- As much coffee as you’d like while you’re at work
- 250g of beans to take home each week
- A free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
- A wellbeing allowance
- Volunteer leave
- Opportunities to learn and grow
Diversity and Inclusion
Allpress is committed to being an inclusive organisation where all people feel valued, respected and engaged. We pledge a commitment to:
- Building inclusive teams that represent all groups in society
- Empowering our people to continuously improve the way we work and promote equity
- Removing barriers and the influence of bias
- Creating a safe environment where we’re encouraged to speak out against discrimination in any form
- Cultivating a sense of belonging by encouraging our people to fearlessly bring their whole selves to work
Head Barista in Sydney employer: Allpress Espresso
Allpress Espresso is dedicated to crafting high-quality coffee and fostering a positive team culture. Employees can expect a hands-on, customer-facing role that emphasizes quality and consistency in coffee preparation. The company values professional development and teamwork, making it an attractive workplace for those passionate about coffee.
