Head - Barista and Curator

As a Head Barista and Curator, you will lead beverage operations with a focus on innovation, excellence, and team development. Your responsibilities will encompass overseeing the day-to-day operations of the coffee and beverage department, ensuring consistency and quality in all beverage offerings, and maintaining high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and customer satisfaction. In terms of team management and training, you will recruit, train, and lead a high-performing team of baristas and beverage staff. Regular training sessions on coffee brewing, latte art, mocktail mixology, and service excellence will be conducted to inspire and mentor team members to foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning. Your role will also involve designing and curating a unique, trend-forward beverage menu, including coffee, tea, mocktails, smoothies, and other non-alcoholic drinks. Leading the development of seasonal and signature beverage items, staying ahead of global beverage trends, and incorporating them into menu innovation will be key aspects of beverage curation and product development. Driving excellence in specialty coffee preparation, innovating and developing sophisticated mocktails, and ensuring beverage presentation aligns with brand standards to enhance guest experience are essential elements of mixology and coffee excellence that you will be responsible for. Additionally, you will develop and manage beverage costings and margins, monitor and coordinate with the purchase department to manage stock levels, purchasing, and supplier relations, and analyze sales data to optimize menu offerings and reduce waste in terms of cost control and inventory management. Working closely with the marketing team to promote new launches and beverage campaigns, championing beverage excellence in customer interactions and events, and representing the brand at industry events, trade shows, and competitions when applicable will contribute to enhancing guest experience and brand representation. To excel in this role, you should possess 8+ years of experience in specialty coffee, mixology, or beverage management, including leadership roles. Certified Barista Trainer or equivalent credentials in coffee/mixology, deep knowledge of equipment and coffee from bean to cup, brewing techniques, and third-wave coffee culture, creative flair for flavor pairings, beverage trends, and presentation, strong organizational and leadership skills, proficiency in cost control, inventory, and training processes, and a passionate, energetic, and innovative mindset are essential qualifications and skills required. Curiosity and staying ahead of the curve in beverage trends, a strong aesthetic sense and attention to detail, the ability to balance creativity with operational efficiency, and excellent communication and team motivation skills are desirable traits that will further enhance your success in this role.,