Senior barista

Company Description Divide is Sri Lanka’s fastest-growing minimalist coffee brand, built on speed, design innovation, and strong community culture. Beginning as a compact grab-and-go concept in Colombo, Divide has evolved into a franchise-ready model that blends global café aesthetics with the convenience local customers value. Stores are designed as highly efficient micro-spaces with specialty coffee and matcha sourced from around the world, creating high daily footfall and strong social media visibility. The brand’s design-first approach turns every location into a visual landmark and lifestyle destination that customers love to photograph and share. Divide is now expanding across Colombo and internationally, reshaping how Sri Lankans experience specialty beverages and fast coffee culture.Role Description The Senior Barista and Operations role is a full-time, on-site position based in Colombo, responsible for leading daily beverage operations and delivering a high-quality customer experience consistent with Divide’s minimalist, fast-coffee model. This role includes preparing specialty coffee and matcha drinks to precise recipes, maintaining equipment, managing inventory, and ensuring cleanliness and organization of the bar and customer areas. The Senior Barista guides and supports barista team members, helps train new staff, and upholds service standards during peak hours to maintain speed, quality, and consistency. The role also involves engaging with guests in a friendly and professional manner, promoting menu items, and contributing to the visual and experiential standards that make Divide locations social-media-ready. The Senior Barista collaborates with store leadership to implement operational improvements and support Divide’s growth and brand culture.Qualifications Strong barista skills, including specialty coffee and matcha preparation, espresso extraction, milk texturing, and latte art.Experience in café or hospitality operations, including cash handling, POS systems, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace.Leadership capabilities to guide a small team, support training, delegate tasks, and uphold service and quality standards.Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, handle high footfall, and create a welcoming atmosphere.Attention to detail and consistency in following recipes, managing inventory, reducing waste, and maintaining store presentation.Comfort working in fast-paced, compact spaces and adapting to a minimalist, design-led brand environment.Prior experience as a senior barista or shift leader in a specialty coffee shop is strongly preferred.Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene practices; barista or hospitality certifications are an advantage.Availability to work a full-time schedule, including weekends and peak hours, as required by store operations.Interest in coffee culture, design-driven brands, and contributing to a growing, community-focused lifestyle concept.