Experienced Barista & Café All-Rounder (Level 2)

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:

• RSA (Preferred)

Work Location: In person