Barista/All Rounder

Darling St Espresso is looking for an experienced barista/all-rounder to join our small, close-knit team.

We're a cosy, backstreet café in Moonee Ponds that's been part of the neighbourhood for over 10 years. Locals come to us for great coffee, thoughtful food, friendly faces and a relaxed but professional vibe. We take what we do seriously — without taking ourselves too seriously.

About the role

This is a hands-on, front-of-house role suited to someone who loves coffee, enjoys people, and takes pride in doing things well. This is a casual role with consistent hours and opportunity for permanent employment.

You'll be:

• Making consistently great coffee in a busy service environment
• Producing excellent & consistent latte art (this is a must)
• Engaging warmly with regulars and new customers
• Helping keep the café running smoothly across bar, floor and general service
• Getting involved in experimenting with specialty drinks and seasonal ideas
• Occasionally contributing to social media content (or at least being comfortable with it)

About you

You'll be a great fit if you:

• Have at least 2 years' experience in a busy café
• Are confident on coffee during peak periods
• Have strong people skills and genuinely enjoy customer interaction
• Care about quality, consistency and presentation
• Are curious about coffee and specialty drinks, and enjoy trying new things
• Are reliable, calm under pressure, and a good team player
• Have availability across weekdays and weekends
  (Roster can flex around study or other commitments — we're reasonable humans)
• Hold valid Australian work rights for this position

What we offer

• 30+ hours per week across 4–5 days
• A stable role in an established, well-loved local café
• Supportive, respectful workplace culture

If you're the kind of barista who cares about coffee, people, and the small details that make a café special, we'd love 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?
• Which of the following types of coffee do you have experience preparing?
• Do you have professional experience with latte art?