Barista

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Position: Barista

Location: The Tap on Mitchell

Employment: Full-time, Permanent

Award/Salary: $68,500 per annum plus superannuation

State Date: Negotiable

About Us:

The Tap on Mitchell is a family-owned, fast paced alfresco dining venue that offers something for everyone. From café-style breakfasts to bustling lunches and lively dinners, we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming atmosphere where great food, quality coffee, cold drinks, and genuine hospitality come together.

Our venue is built around a beautiful established tree, creating a unique outdoor setting, with Crocosaurus Cove overlooking the venue, adding to the experience. We feature live music every night, serve expertly made coffee throughout the day, along with an extensive range of cocktails – including our famous fishbowls – alongside ice-cold draught beer, alcohol-free options, and a menu designed to cater to a wide variety of guests. We also operate a gaming room, making us a diverse hospitality venue with something happening at all times.

As an entirely outdoor venue in the Top End, you’ll be working in tropical conditions year-round. The climate can be hot and humid, particularly during the build-up and wet season. We are looking for a person who will be comfortable working outdoors while maintaining a positive attitude and delivering exceptional customer service, including consistently producing quality coffee during busy service periods.

Our team also interacts with a diverse range of patrons and members of the public. Confidence, resilience, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential, as you will occasionally be required to de-escalate challenging situations professionally and respectfully while ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

If you thrive in a busy, energetic workplace, enjoy working with people, and aren’t afraid of hard work, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Barista to join our front-of-house team. This role is primarily responsible for preparing and serving high-quality espresso coffee and other hot beverages while delivering exceptional customer service in a busy hospitality environment.

Reporting to Venue Management, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and serving consistently high-quality espresso coffee and specialty hot beverages.
• Operating coffee machines, grinders and other equipment to prepare beverages efficiently and safely.
• Grinding coffee beans, adjusting grind settings and measuring coffee to maintain quality and consistency.
• Texturing milk and preparing a variety of espresso-based beverages to a high standard.
• Maintaining cleanliness and daily maintenance of coffee machines, grinders, equipment and work areas.
• Monitoring and replenishing coffee beans, milk, syrups, drinking chocolate, chai and other beverage supplies.
• Providing customers with information and recommendations on coffee and beverage options.
• Delivering friendly, professional and efficient customer service at all times.
• Processing customer orders accurately using the POS system.
• Assisting with the preparation and service of other beverages, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, when required.
• Supporting front-of-house operations by running food and beverages, clearing and resetting tables, and maintaining clean service areas.
• Following Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA), food safety and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Assisting with opening and closing procedures and other operational duties as required.
• Working efficiently in a fast-paced outdoor hospitality environment while maintaining exceptional quality and attention to detail.

About You:

The successful applicant will have:

• At least one year's relevant experience as a Barista, or an AQF Certificate II or AQF Certificate III in Hospitality or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience preparing high-quality espresso coffee and specialty beverages in a busy café or restaurant environment.
• Strong knowledge of coffee extraction, milk texturing and coffee machine operation.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• The ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining beverage quality and consistency.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• A current Food Safety Certificate and RSA Certificate.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and friendly team environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Competitive salary and employee benefits.
• The opportunity to work in one of Darwin's most iconic outdoor hospitality venues.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume together with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for this role to:

info@thetap.com.au

Applications Close: 11/09/2026

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pay: $68,500.00 per year

Work Location: In person