Casual Barista / Café All-Rounder
Castaway Coffee Bar – Surfers Paradise
We’re expanding our team in preparation for the busy summer months and to help cover upcoming holidays for our permanent team members.
We’re looking for an experienced and energetic Casual Barista / Café All-Rounder who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is happy to assist wherever needed. This is a casual position with the potential for ongoing hours for the right person.
About the role
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing consistently high-quality coffee and specialty beverages
- Providing friendly, efficient customer service
- Taking orders and operating the POS system
- Running food and drinks
- Clearing tables and maintaining a clean café
- Restocking and completing general opening or closing duties
- Supporting the wider team during busy service periods
About you
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has previous barista experience in a busy, high-volume café
- Can confidently texture milk and produce consistent latte art
- Works quickly while maintaining quality and attention to detail
- Has excellent communication and customer-service skills
- Is reliable, positive and comfortable working as part of a team
- Is happy to work across both barista and general café duties
- Is available during the summer period, including some weekends and public holidays
What we offer
- A fun, supportive and fast-paced workplace
- Free coffee & discounted food
- Bi-monhtly free staff activities
- A beachfront location in the heart of Surfers Paradise
- Flexible casual hours
- Opportunity for ongoing work and additional hours
- Award wages, including applicable weekend and public-holiday penalty ratesIf you’re an experienced barista who enjoys variety, great coffee and being part of a close-knit team, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply with your résumé and a brief introduction outlining your barista experience and availability.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25.0 – 35.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free drinks
Experience:
- Barista: 1 year (Required)
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
- Food handling: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- Fluent English (Required)
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person