Job Summary

Sip Society - Cafe & Lounge is seeking an experienced, passionate, and customer-focused Head Barista to lead daily beverage operations and maintain high standards of coffee quality, service, and presentation. The Head Barista will guide and train barista team members, support café operations, manage beverage supplies, and help create a welcoming and efficient environment for guests.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee daily barista and beverage service operations
- Prepare and serve espresso beverages, brewed coffee, tea, and specialty drinks
- Lead, train, coach, and support barista team members
- Ensure consistent beverage quality, flavor, presentation, and portion standards
- Operate and maintain espresso machines, grinders, brewers, and café equipment
- Monitor coffee, milk, syrups, cups, and other beverage inventory
- Assist with ordering, receiving, and organizing café supplies
- Ensure proper storage, labeling, and rotation of beverage and food products
- Coordinate workflow and staff responsibilities during busy service periods
- Provide friendly, professional, and attentive customer service
- Handle customer questions, requests, and service concerns professionally
- Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked beverage stations
- Follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures
- Assist with opening, closing, and daily café procedures
- Support staff scheduling and shift coordination as needed




- Monitor beverage quality and identify opportunities to improve service standards

Requirements

- Previous experience as a Head Barista, Lead Barista, or experienced Barista
- Strong knowledge of espresso preparation and specialty coffee service
- Experience operating commercial espresso machines and grinders
- Proven ability to train, coach, and support barista team members
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Knowledge of café sanitation and food safety procedures
- Strong organization and time-management skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced café and lounge setting

Preferred Skills

- Specialty coffee and espresso experience
- Knowledge of espresso extraction, milk steaming, and latte preparation
- Experience with beverage quality control and consistency
- Inventory management and supply ordering experience
- Staff training and team leadership experience
- Strong attention to detail and beverage presentation
- Ability to remain calm and organized during busy service
- Friendly, dependable, and professional leadership style

How to Apply Interested candidates are encouraged to submit an application or resume highlighting relevant Head Barista, specialty coffee, café, customer service, or hospitality experience.

Pay: $17.00-$23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 33.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Head Barista (Mississauga)
🏢 Sip Society - Cafe u0026 Lounge
📍 Mississauga