Head Barista

Location: Ahmedabad Gujarat
Position: Head Barista
Salary: Up to 35000 per month
Experience: 5 years in Barista/Cafe operations
Employment Type: Full-Time

Tochico Cafe is looking for an experienced and passionate Head Barista to lead our barista team and oversee day-to-day coffee operations. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in specialty coffee espresso-based beverages team management and cafe operations along with a genuine passion for delivering an exceptional customer experience.

• Lead supervise and mentor the barista team to maintain consistent beverage quality and excellent customer service.
• Oversee daily bar operations including opening/closing procedures workflow hygiene and service standards.
• Prepare and ensure consistency of espresso-based beverages specialty coffees cold brews and other cafe beverages.
• Maintain and operate espresso machines grinders and brewing equipment ensuring proper calibration and maintenance.
• Train baristas on espresso extraction brewing techniques latte art beverage preparation and customer service.
• Monitor coffee quality taste profiles and presentation while maintaining Tochico Cafe's beverage standards.
• Manage coffee and beverage inventory including stock monitoring wastage control and timely replenishment.
• Coordinate with management and vendors for coffee beans equipment and other bar requirements.
• Contribute ideas for new beverages seasonal menus and specialty coffee offerings.
• Ensure the coffee station and overall cafe area remain clean organized and compliant with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Handle customer feedback professionally and ensure a positive guest experience.
• Support management with cafe events promotions and operational initiatives.

• 5 years of hands-on Barista experience preferably in a high-volume cafe specialty coffee shop hotel or hospitality environment.
• Prior experience as a Senior Barista / Head Barista / Barista Supervisor is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of espresso preparation coffee brewing grinders extraction and equipment handling.
• Experience with alternative brewing methods such as pour-over cold brew French press or AeroPress.
• Good understanding of coffee origins roasting flavor profiles and bean selection.
• Strong skills in latte art and beverage presentation.
• Experience in training and supervising junior baristas.
• Good understanding of inventory control wastage management and cafe hygiene standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-first approach.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including early mornings weekends and holidays.
• SCA or other professional coffee certifications will be an added advantage.

• Salary: Up to 35000 per month depending on experience and expertise.
• Performance-based incentives/bonuses.
• Employee discounts on cafe products.
• Training and opportunities for professional development.
• Exposure to specialty coffee menu innovation and cafe operations.

We are looking for someone who is not just a skilled barista but can take ownership of the coffee counter lead a team maintain quality standards and contribute to the overall growth of Tochico Cafe.

Required Skills:

barista Head barista Coffee Cafe Cafe operations Barista Supervisor