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Lead Coffee Excellence Across Melbourne's Award-Winning Chocolate Brand
We are seeking an exceptionalHead Baristato lead our coffee and beverage program across our five Melbourne venues. This is a unique opportunity to shape the complete beverage experience at Melbourne's most recognised chocolate and hospitality brand, where a large portion of our menu consists of our renowned drinking chocolate and signature drinks alongside our specialty coffee program, while mentoring the next generation of baristas.
About Mörk
With its position and focus on quality, sustainability and ethical sourcing, Mörk has become an iconic brand in Melbourne's hospitality scene, celebrating 13 years of excellence. Founded in Melbourne on a strong concept of exceptional drinking chocolate and hospitality, Mörk runs a successful wholesale program, five venues, events and masterclasses, and a unique chocolate factory within the City of Melbourne. Working with hospitality venues worldwide, the brand has gained strong recognition and reputation and on the home front, received the Lord Mayor's Small Business of the Year 2024.
About the Role
Lead our coffee program across Mörk's expanding network of venues, ensuring every cup of coffee reflects our commitment to quality and craftsmanship. Working closely with venue managers and our senior team, you'll develop coffee standards, train baristas, and create memorable beverage experiences that perfectly complement our world-class chocolate offerings.
What You'll Do
* Lead & Inspire: Manage and mentor barista teams across multiple venues, fostering skill development and passion for coffee craft
* Quality Assurance: Establish and maintain coffee standards, conducting regular training sessions and quality assessments across all locations
* Training Excellence: Design and deliver comprehensive barista training programs for new team members and ongoing development for existing staff
* Multi-Venue Coordination: Travel between venues to ensure consistent service standards and provide hands-on support during peak periods
* Equipment Management: Oversee coffee equipment maintenance and calibration across all locations
Who We Are Looking For
* Coffee Expertise: Minimum 2 years of senior barista or head barista experience in high-volume specialty coffee environments
* Leadership Skills: Proven track record of training, mentoring and managing barista teams with excellent communication abilities
* Quality Obsessed: Deep understanding of coffee extraction, milk texturing, and presentation with commitment to consistent excellence
* Multi-Venue Experience: Ability to work across multiple locations with strong organisational and time management skills
* Brand Ambassador: Passion for representing Mörk's values of quality, sustainability and ethical sourcing in every interaction
* Growth Mindset: Enthusiasm for continuous learning and sharing knowledge with team members at all levels
Why Mörk?
This is your opportunity to lead coffee excellence within Melbourne's most established chocolate and hospitality brand. You'll work with premium equipment and ingredients and develop talented teams. Shape the coffee culture of Melbourne's Lord Mayor's Small Business of the Year 2024 winner while advancing your career in a growing, values-driven organisation.
How to Apply
1. A cover letter that includes:
* Your coffee journey and what drives your passion for exceptional coffee experiences
* Your leadership philosophy and approach to training and developing barista teams
* Why you want to join Mörk and how you align with our values of quality, sustainability and ethical sourcing
* Your vision for coffee excellence across multiple venue formats
2. Your resume highlighting relevant barista leadership and multi-venue management experience
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Food and Beverage Services
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