Head Barista

Head Barista | Leadership Role

Dr Morse Bar & Eatery — Abbotsford

Dr Morse has been operating since 2014 and is firmly established as a neighbourhood institution and destination venue in Abbotsford.

We’re a high-volume, multi-faceted venue trading from morning coffee through to late-night hospitality, with café, bar and bistro running concurrently. Our coffee window — JNR Morse — has proudly poured ONA Coffee since day one, and maintaining that reputation for quality is non-negotiable.

We’re open to two types of candidates:

1. An experienced Head Barista or Supervisor ready to lead from day one, or

2. A highly skilled barista who has coffee completely dialled in and is ready to step into leadership, with support, mentoring and development provided.

This is not just a barista role — it’s a hands-on leadership position suited to someone who wants influence, responsibility and long-term growth.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Coffee Leadership

• Lead daily coffee operations across window and venue service

• Maintain exceptional coffee quality and consistency

• Dialling in, workflow optimisation and quality control

• Training and developing baristas

• Driving standards, efficiency and service flow

Team & Operations

• Recruitment, onboarding and staff development

• Performance management and team leadership

• Ordering, stock control and stocktakes

• Working within labour and COGS budgets

• Maintaining systems and operational standards

Venue Contribution

Dr Morse operates across multiple service styles, so you’ll also:

• Be present on the floor supporting service standards

• Assist bar operations when required

• Coordinate seamless handovers between day and night teams

• Contribute to venue culture and leadership direction

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 3+ years specialty coffee experience

• Previous supervisor, head barista or management experience

• Strong latte art and high-volume workflow confidence

• Excellent understanding of dialling in and quality control systems

• A leader who sets standards through example

• Commercial awareness and ability to work within budgets

• Someone who genuinely enjoys developing people

• Passion for hospitality — not just coffee

Bar experience preferred but not essential.

How Service Works

• Coffee Window: 7am–3pm, 7 days

• Venue trading: 11:30am–late (Tue–Sun)

• Coffee services both the window and internal venue until 3pm

• Strong collaboration required between daytime and evening operations

Why Work With Us

• Established, respected venue with loyal community following

• Leadership role with real ownership

• Supportive operators who value professionalism and growth

• Opportunity to shape and evolve an already strong coffee offering

• Stable, long-term role within a growing hospitality group

• Opportunity to grow your professional tool-belt and further your career - readying you for .

If you’re ready to step into a true Head Barista position — not just run the machine — we want to hear from you.

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

• How many years' experience do you have as a Head Barista?