Job Summary
The Barista & Assistant Roaster is responsible for delivering high-quality coffee beverages and supporting daily coffee roasting operations. This role combines front-of-house customer service with back-of-house production, ensuring consistency in coffee quality from roasting to cup. The position requires strong attention to detail, passion for coffee, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Barista Duties
- Prepare and serve coffee and espresso-based beverages according to company recipes and standards.
- Operate and maintain espresso machines, grinders, and brewing equipment.
- Provide friendly, professional customer service and handle customer inquiries.
- Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and quality of all beverages.
- Maintain cleanliness of the coffee bar, equipment, and workstations.
- Monitor stock levels of coffee beans, milk, and bar supplies; report shortages.
- Follow food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety standards at all times.
Assistant Roaster Duties
- Assist in coffee roasting operations under the guidance of the Production Roaster.
- Support green bean handling, weighing, loading, and unloading of roasters.
- Monitor roasting profiles and record roasting data accurately.
- Assist in post-roast processes including cooling, resting, and packaging.
- Conduct basic quality checks (cupping assistance, aroma and roast level observation).
- Maintain cleanliness and basic maintenance of roasting equipment and production area.
- Support inventory management of green beans and roasted coffee.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year experience as a barista; roasting experience is an advantage.
- Strong interest in specialty coffee and willingness to learn roasting skills.
- Basic understanding of espresso extraction and brewing methods.
- Physically fit to handle light lifting related to coffee beans and equipment.
- Able to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays if required.
- Good teamwork, communication, and time-management skills.
Location: The Five, KPD. Accessible via MRT Semantan.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: RM2,200.00 - RM2,400.00 per month
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kuala Lumpur: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Application Question(s):
Experience:
- Barista/Roaster: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person