Barista

Job title: Barista

Location: Dickson ACT 2602

Job description:

About us

Laneway Espresso is a busy specialty coffee café in the heart of Dickson. We take our coffee seriously, look after our regulars, and run a tight, friendly team that genuinely enjoys the work.

The role

We're after an experienced barista to join us on a casual basis. You'll be on the machine through service — dialling in grinders, texturing milk, and turning out consistent espresso — while delivering warm, genuine customer service and pitching in on food prep across the day. This role has a clear path to a management position for the right person.

What you'll be doing

• Delivering warm, friendly customer service and building rapport with our regulars
• Producing consistent, high-quality espresso-based coffee at volume
• Dialling in and adjusting grinders throughout the day, with strong milk work and latte art
• Fast, friendly service and accurate order-taking on POS
• Toasting sandwiches and handling food prep as needed
• Keeping the coffee station and café clean, stocked and organised
• Backing up the wider team during peak periods

What we're looking for

• Proven barista experience in a high-volume café (1+ year preferred)
• Genuinely strong customer service — friendly, warm and switched-on
• Confident dialling in grinders and holding consistency across a shift
• Strong milk work and latte art
• Comfortable with basic food prep and toasting
• Calm, fast and reliable under pressure
• Availability across weekdays and weekends, including early mornings
• A food safety / food handler certificate (or willingness to obtain one)

What we offer

• Casual role with penalty rates and superannuation paid per the relevant modern award
• A clear pathway to a management role for the right person
• A well-run, supportive team and a loyal local customer base
• Consistently great coffee to work with

To apply

Send your resume with a short note on your barista experience and your availability. We review applications as they come in — apply now.

Pay: $34.96 – $39.13 per hour

Expected hours: 24.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Free drinks
• Free food

Work Location: In person