Barista

Tasty Treats

Location: Alice Springs, Northern Territory

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 per annum + superannuation

About Tasty Treats

Tasty Treats is seeking an experienced and customer-focused Barista to join our hospitality team in the Northern Territory.

The successful applicant will be responsible for preparing and serving a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including espresso-based coffee, while providing high-quality customer service and maintaining clean and well-organised bar and beverage service areas.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing, serving and selling cocktails, mixed drinks and a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

• Preparing espresso-based coffee beverages including lattes, cappuccinos and other specialty coffees.

• Selecting and grinding coffee beans according to beverage preparation requirements.

• Maintaining cleanliness of bar areas, coffee stations, espresso machines and associated equipment.

• Processing customer payments and accurately operating cash registers and point-of-sale systems.

• Providing friendly and efficient customer service.

• Recommending and promoting beverages, snacks and other available products to customers.

• Washing, polishing and organising glasses, bottles and other bar equipment.

• Tapping kegs and connecting beverage supply lines where required.

• Monitoring and replenishing stock in beverage dispensers, shelves, refrigerators and service areas.

• Preparing and selling light snacks and refreshments.

• Monitoring beverage and coffee supplies and advising management when additional stock is required.

• Maintaining appropriate hygiene, food safety and workplace safety standards.

• Ensuring bar and coffee preparation areas remain clean, functional and presentable throughout service.

• Working effectively with other hospitality staff during busy service periods.

Skills and Experience

Applicants should have:

• At least one year of previous relevant work experience in a bar, café, restaurant or similar hospitality environment.

• Experience preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

• Experience preparing espresso-based coffee beverages.

• Good knowledge of coffee preparation and commercial espresso equipment.

• Strong customer service and communication skills.

• Experience handling cash and operating point-of-sale systems.

• Ability to maintain clean and organised beverage service areas.

• Ability to work efficiently in a busy hospitality environment.

• Good time-management and organisational skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• A responsible approach to workplace safety, hygiene and customer service.

Qualifications

A relevant hospitality qualification, such as an AQF Certificate II or III or equivalent, will be highly regarded.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume outlining your qualifications, relevant work experience.

Australian citizens and Permanent residents are encouraged to apply.