Sr Barista

RoleThe Senior Brewer is responsible for ensuring top-quality beverage preparation, maintaining consistency across all brews, leading and training junior staff, and innovating new recipes to enhance the café’s menu. The role also involves maintaining equipment, reducing waste, and ensuring customer satisfaction while upholding the café’s brand standards.Responsibilities· Prepare and oversee high-quality coffee & specialty beverages. Innovate and introduce seasonal or signature drinks. Conduct regular tastings to maintain standards· Mentor and train junior brewers/baristas. Ensure junior staff follow recipes, hygiene, and café SOPs.· Supervise cleaning schedules and maintenance of brewing equipment. Ensure hygiene audits and food safety compliance. Reduce equipment downtime by preventive checks.· Manage coffee bean stock, milk, and consumables. Ensure wastage control and optimal usage of raw materials.· Engage with customers to understand preferences.Qualifications· Minimum 12th pass; Hospitality Management (HM)/ Barista Certificate, students preferred.· Work experience: 2–4 years in café/F&B operations.· Strong knowledge of brewing techniques and coffee beans.Key Advice for Growth:· Shift focus from just making coffee → leading teams and operations.· Build visibility within the brand: present ideas, mentor others, and lead initiatives· Learn business and operational skills: inventory, cost control, supplier management.