At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead our coffee team, ensuring every cup meets Baker Bleu's high standards.
- Company: Join Baker Bleu, a fast-growing brand known for ethical and delicious bread.
- Benefits: Enjoy predictable hours, generous discounts, and take-home artisan goodies.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team with genuine career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Step into a leadership role in a vibrant, creative environment.
- Qualifications: Strong barista experience and a passion for coffee and hospitality.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 $ per year.
Baker Bleu kicked off in 2016 as a tiny sourdough spot with a big mission: bake ethical, insanely good bread for Melbourne. Fast-forward 10 years and we’ve grown into five stores across two states, bringing back real bread and pastry through the craft of long-fermentation sourdough. We now roll out everything from classic loaves to bagels, pastries, sourdough pizza and stacked sandwiches—plus a growing wholesale range loved by top restaurants in Melbourne and Sydney. We’re always evolving, collaborating and pushing the craft forward.
We’re on the hunt for an experienced Head Barista to lead the coffee team at our Double Bay bakery. Just off the buzzing village strip, our bakery features a purpose-built pastry kitchen and a dedicated coffee section where the magic happens daily. As Head Barista, you’ll take ownership of the coffee operation — leading and developing the barista team, maintaining exceptional coffee standards, managing workflow and ensuring every cup represents the quality Baker Bleu is known for.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced barista ready to step into a leadership position, or an established Head Barista looking for their next challenge.
What’s in it for you?
- Join a fast-growing brand with genuine career pathways
- No late nights — predictable hours and actual work-life balance
- Generous staff discounts plus take-home artisan bread and pastries
- Work alongside a passionate hospitality team and a brand known for quality and creativity
- High-energy, fast-paced environment — zero boredom
- Confidential Employee Assistance Program for support when you need it
About You
At Baker Bleu, we’re all about people who aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves, lead from the front and grow alongside the business. You’ll be passionate about coffee, confident leading a team and committed to delivering consistently high standards. To get in the mix, you’ll need to bring:
- Strong barista experience in a high-volume, fast-paced hospitality environment
- Experience leading, training and developing a coffee team
- Excellent coffee knowledge, including dial-in, extraction, milk texturing and quality control
- Ability to manage coffee workflow and keep service moving during busy periods
- A strong focus on coffee quality, consistency and speed of service
- Confidence setting expectations and maintaining standards across the team
- Strong organisation across coffee stock, ordering, equipment and station setup
- A proactive approach to troubleshooting equipment and operational issues
- Warm, confident and customer-focused energy
- A hands-on leadership style — happy to jump behind the machine and lead from the front
- A genuine passion for great coffee, food and hospitality
Head Barista in Sydney employer: Baker Bleu
Baker Bleu is an exceptional employer that champions a vibrant work culture, offering a supportive environment where team members can thrive and grow. With predictable hours and no late nights, employees enjoy a healthy work-life balance while being part of a passionate team dedicated to crafting high-quality, ethical bread and pastries. The opportunity for career advancement within a fast-growing brand, combined with generous staff discounts and a focus on employee well-being, makes Baker Bleu a truly rewarding place to work.
