We're looking for an enthusiastic Barista / All-Rounder to join our friendly, close-knit team at The Pastry Lab Caloundra.
Please note: The advertised rate applies to a Level 1 Food & Beverage Attendant aged 20 years and over. Junior rates apply for team members aged 17–19 years.
What We Offer
Free coffee every shift
A fun, supportive workplace with young owners
Closed Sundays, Mondays, and Public Holidays
38 hours per week
Casual with transition to Permanent available
Tuesday to Saturday | 6:30am – 2:45pm
About the Role
This role is split between barista duties and front-of-house service, with approximately a 70% Barista /30% FOH rostered mix. Some weeks you may spend most of your time on the coffee machine, while others may be focused on customer service and front-of-house responsibilities depending on others on leave.
We're looking for someone who is passionate about delivering exceptional coffee and outstanding customer experiences.
What You'll Be Doing
- Dialling in espresso machines and maintaining coffee quality throughout service
- Preparing espresso coffee, matcha, iced drinks, specialty beverages, and cold foams to recipe
- Working efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Following established systems and procedures to ensure consistency
- Providing friendly, professional customer service both behind the machine and on the floor
What We're Looking For
✅ Previous specialty coffee experience
✅ Confidence working both on and off the coffee machine
✅ A positive attitude and strong work ethic
✅ Reliability, consistency, and attention to detail
✅ A team player who enjoys working in a busy environment
If you're passionate about quality coffee, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and enjoy being part of a high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now – we'll organise a paid trial as soon as possible. We look forward to meeting you!
Job Types: Permanent, Casual
Pay: From $33.05 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free drinks
- Free food
Application Question(s):
- Are there any days that you are unavailable to work?
- Do you have any relevant qualifications? (Please note we hire based on merit over qualifications, please still apply even if you aren't qualified)
- Tell me about a time you made a mistake at work. What did you do next?
- Why do you want to work here specifically?
- Your extraction time on your shot is running at 42 seconds. What would you do?
- A customer says their coffee tastes sour. What might be causing it, and how would you fix it?
Experience:
- Barista: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
