Barista

1 Position(s)

Regional Western Australia. Candidates must be open to relocate to regional locations.

Full Time

SkillsNest has been hired to undertake the recruitment process on behalf of a regional café and food service business committed to quality customer experiences.

• Prepare and serve specialty coffee beverages with skill consistency and attention to detail.
  
• Provide excellent customer service and create a welcoming café environment.
  
• Maintain hygiene food safety and workplace standards in the café kitchen and serving areas.
  

The Barista role is essential to delivering exceptional customer experiences and building the cafés reputation for quality coffee and service. This role involves technical coffee preparation skills customer interaction and maintaining high hygiene and food safety standards. The Barista is accountable for product quality customer satisfaction and safe food handling. This position is vital to the cafés success and customer loyalty in the regional market.

• Current Barista Certificate or equivalent qualification (or willingness to obtain).
  
• Minimum 2-3 years of barista or café experience.
  
• Expert knowledge of coffee types brewing methods and specialty drink preparation.
  
• Strong customer service and communication skills with a friendly welcoming approach.
  
• Physical capability to stand for extended periods and manage the pace of a busy café.
  
• Attention to detail in beverage preparation and presentation.
  
• Ability to work efficiently during peak service times.
  
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards for café environments.
  
• Teamwork and ability to support other café staff.
  
• Flexibility to work variable shifts including weekends and public holidays.
  

• Current Barista Certificate or equivalent café qualification - HIGH PRIORITY
  
• Food Safety Certificate (appropriate level for café/food service environment) - MANDATORY
  
• Police check (pre-employment requirement) - clear history essential MANDATORY
  
• Valid Australian work visa or sponsorship requirements documented
  Minimum 2-3 years of barista or café experience with references
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of coffee preparation and specialty beverages
  
• Physical capability to stand for extended periods and manage busy service times
  
  

• Stable employment in a quality café business with a loyal customer base.
  
• Competitive salary commensurate with skills experience industry standards and sponsorship requirements.
  
• Opportunities to develop specialty coffee skills and barista expertise.
  
• Supportive team environment in a welcoming community-focused café.
  
• Employee discounts on café products and beverages.
  
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance where possible.
  
• Access to professional development and specialty coffee training.
  
• Working in a creative customer-focused café environment with positive team culture.
  

Click Apply Online or press Submit button below to submit your application including:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge skills and experience (maximum 3 pages)
  
• A cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum requirements of the role your work eligibility or visa sponsorship needs (maximum 2 pages)
  
• Upload copies of Barista Certificate Food Safety Certificate and Police Check
  

The employer is a respected regional café and food service business committed to quality products and excellent customer experiences. With a strong reputation in the local community the café serves specialty coffee and food in a welcoming professional environment. The organization values skilled barista customer service excellence and staff development. They invest in quality equipment specialty coffee beans and creating a community gathering space. The café fosters a collaborative supportive team culture focused on customer satisfaction.

SkillsNest welcomes and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people the LGBTQIA community people with disability people with caring responsibilities and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds as well as from diverse communities.

SkillsNest acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present.

The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. Should you require any adjustments at any stage please feel free to contact . SkillsNest is an Equal Opportunity provider and follows Ethical Recruitment practices. Refer to our Policies page on our website for further details.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible you may be contacted for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18 month period.