Head Barista

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the coffee program at Little Walden.
• Develop service rituals that turn every coffee into a Happitat 'wow' moment.
• Train, mentor, and inspire baristas and front-of-house staff.
• Ensure every cup meets the highest standard of quality and consistency.
• Manage stock, supplier relationships, and equipment maintenance.
• Collaborate with leadership to design WALDEN’s coffee systems and guest experience.
• Promote Happitat’s values of sustainability, creativity, and transformation.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ barista experience, with time in a leadership role.
• Deep knowledge of specialty coffee, equipment, and extraction techniques.
• Skilled in milk texturing, latte art, and delivering consistency under pressure.
• A hands-on leader who builds culture, not just service standards.
• Passion for hospitality and guest connection — seeing coffee as an experience, not a transaction.
• Organized, reliable, and proactive.
• Availability during weekends, public and school holidays.
• Valid driver’s licence.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to create & lead Happitat’s coffee culture across two venues.
• An attractive salary package & supportive leadership.
• A chance to shape WALDEN’s identity from inception through to opening.
• Career growth in one of the most inspiring natural settings in the world.
• Be part of a mission-driven brand where food, drink, adventure, and nature transform lives.