Pounds + Ounces is a busy café located in K Block at the Royal Hobart Hospital. We're passionate about specialty coffee—roasted in-house—and serving fresh, healthy food made daily using quality, locally and ethically sourced produce wherever possible.
We're currently seeking an experienced Barista / Counterhand who genuinely loves great coffee and enjoys delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
About the role
This is a hands-on role combining barista and counterhand duties. You'll be responsible for coffee quality control across our setup, including a La Marzocco PB ABR, Mythos grinders, Mocamaster and EK43, while also managing front-of-house service.
Counterhand responsibilities include taking customer orders, operating the POS, serving food and beverages, maintaining a clean and organised counter area, restocking displays, and supporting the team during busy service periods. Creating a warm, welcoming experience for every customer is key.
We're looking for someone who is:
* Passionate about specialty coffee, with experience developing espresso and batch brew recipes
* Confident working in a high-volume environment
* Friendly, approachable and customer-focused
* Reliable, organised and a strong team player
Strong latte art skills are highly regarded, along with a genuine enthusiasm for learning and maintaining high standards across both coffee and service.
What we offer
* Daytime hours only
* No nights or weekends
* A supportive, experienced team
* The opportunity to work with high-end equipment and in-house roasted coffee
If you enjoy making great coffee, providing outstanding service, and being part of a busy, fun workplace, we'd love to hear from you.
Get in touch and join the Pounds + Ounces team.