Cafe Head Barista

Head Barista

Education - Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Food Technology, Business Management, Culinary Arts, or a related field (preferred but not required with strong experience

Professional Experience

• 3-5+ years experience in a specialty coffee environment
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role (e.g., Senior Barista, Assistant Manager)
• Demonstrated experience in cafe operations, including daily workflow, inventory, vendor coordination, and customer service
• Experience or strong interest in product development (menus, beverages, seasonal offerings, testing)

Core Skills

Cafe Operations

• Advanced espresso & manual brew techniques
• In-depth knowledge of coffee extraction, machine calibration & grinder management
• Store-level operational planning (opening, closing, shift scheduling)
• Inventory forecasting, supply chain tracking, and cost control Quality standards enforcement and SOP implementation Excellent customer service and guest experience focus
• Cash handling and POS system proficiency

Product Research & Development

• Menu concept creation and taste profile developmentCoffee sourcing & evaluation (green beans / roast profiles)
• Collaboration with roasters, suppliers, and partners V Recipe standardization and documentation
• Trend spotting (coffee trends + F&B consumer behavior)
• Ability to conduct trials, blind tastings, and data-driven testing

Leadership & Business Acumen

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team mentoring skills
• Ability to manage performance and lead people through changes
• Problem solving and decision-making under pressure
• Solid communication skills (English + Filipino)
• Ability to prepare reports (sales, wastage, productivity, product performance)
• Espresso machines (La Marzocco, Modbar, Rocket, etc.)
• Grinder setups & maintenance
• Coffee extraction science (TDS, yield, brew ratios)
• Manual brewing devices (V60, Chemex, Aeropress, etc.)
• Capable of:
• Conducting cuppings / sensory evaluation
• Leading product innovation sessions
• Integrating feedback into iterative development cycles

Personal Traits

• Passionate about specialty coffee and continuous learning
• Creative mindset with curiosity for experimentation
• Organized, detail-oriented, and operationally focused
• Customer-centric attitude with professional service standards
• Adaptive and resourceful in fast-paced environments

Bonus Qualifications

• Coffee certifications (e.g., SCA Barista Skills, Brewing, Sensory)
• Experience in menu revitalization or launching new products
• Knowledge of food safety standards (e.g., HACP, local BIR requirements)
• Experience working with local roasters or coffee producers.

Benefits:

• Company Christmas gift
• Company events
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid training

Work Location: In person