Experienced Barista & Café All-Rounder (Level 2)
Location: Redland Bay, QLD
Employment Type: Casual (15 to 30 hours per week)
Roster: Tuesday – Sunday window | Guaranteed 2 consecutive days off
Join One of Queensland’s Specialty Gluten-Free Destinations
At Merak GF / Souly GF, we take immense pride in delivering exceptional specialty coffee, artisan gluten-free dining, and warm, genuine hospitality to our loyal community.
We are seeking an experienced, mature-minded Experienced Barista & Café All-Rounder to join our dedicated team.
This is a key operational role for a hospitality professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in high standards, and seamlessly balances independent coffee execution with collaborative floor support.
The Roster & Availability (Essential Criteria)
We offer stable, consistent hours with a structured schedule that respects your work-life balance:
- Weekly Hours: 15 to 30 hours per week (based on peak service needs).
- Work Days: Flexibility across Tuesday through Sunday (you will always receive two consecutive days off).
- Shift Times: Must be available for day trade, plus one weekend evening shift (Friday or Saturday service, concluding at approx. 8:30 PM).
About You & What We Look For
We are looking for someone who hits the ground running and aligns with our core values of professionalism, mutual respect, and accountability.
- A Seasoned Coffee Practitioner: You are fast, consistent, and confident dialing in and operating commercial espresso machinery during high-volume rushes without compromising quality or extraction standards.
- Poised & Professional: You possess exceptional emotional intelligence and communication skills. You treat every guest with genuine warmth, handle high-volume service with composure, and take pride in owning your work and fixing mistakes graciously.
- A Team Player & Independent Worker: You work seamlessly under the guidance of our Level 3 Leaders, communicate clearly with the team, and step up independently during key floor, prep, or register moments.
- Reliable & Grounded: Excellent attendance, spatial awareness, and pride in workplace cleanliness are non-negotiable standards for our team.
Key Responsibilities
- Delivering high-standard specialty coffee and beverages efficiently during busy service windows.
- Providing warm, attentive, and accurate customer service at the register and on the floor.
- Food and beverage running, table clearing, and maintaining pristine dining room presentation.
- Supporting our Level 3 Leaders in maintaining smooth shift flow and floor communication.
- Assisting with opening, closing, and restocking duties as required.
Experience & Qualifications
- Non-Negotiable: Proven, verifiable experience as a commercial Barista in a busy, fast-paced café environment.
- Non-Negotiable: Strong experience across general café operations, POS systems, and table service.
- Strong commitment to food safety and allergen-controlled environments (gluten-free knowledge is highly regarded).
- Current RSA (preferred) and unrestricted Australian working rights.
- Reliable transportation to Redland Bay (4165).
How to Apply
If you are a capable, steady professional looking for a great team culture in a premium café, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume along with a brief cover note answering:
- Your barista background: Where have you worked, and what was the volume/pace of the coffee service?
- Your availability: Can you work across Tuesday–Sunday (including one evening until 8:30 PM)?
- Your work philosophy: What does great customer service and team accountability mean to you?
We appreciate the time taken to apply. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $32.31 – $38.78 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Can you work the required days between Tues to Sun, including Fri or Sat night (till 8.30pm)?
Experience:
- Barista: 1 year (Required)
- Customer service: 1 year (Required)
- POS: 1 year (Required)
- Café: 1 year (Required)
- Can you travel to Redland Bay 4165?: 1 year (Preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person
