Hello from Team Barefolk!
We’re hiring a Barista to join us at our Aerocity kiosk.
Barefolk is a fermentation-led food and beverage brand focused on thoughtful ingredients, specialty coffee, crafted beverages and a warm, engaging customer experience.
This is a customer-facing role for someone with strong coffee fundamentals, a genuine interest in hospitality, and the ability to take responsibility for the bar during service while working closely with the Head Barista & Store In-Charge.
What We Offer
- 5-day work week
- Opportunity to work with and grow within an emerging F&B brand
- Exposure to specialty coffee, teas and fermentation-led beverages
- Hands-on training and involvement in beverage trials and new product development
- Opportunity to take on greater operational and team responsibilities as the brand grows
- A collaborative environment with exposure to both beverage and food operations
Scope of Work
As Senior Barista, you are responsible for delivering Barefolk’s coffee and beverage programme to consistently high standards, supporting smooth daily bar operations, and acting as a senior member of the front-of-house team.
1.1 Beverage Production & Quality
- Prepare and serve espresso-based coffee, specialty beverages, teas, and other drinks in accordance with Barefolk’s standardized recipes, specifications, and presentation standards.
- Dial in espresso at the beginning of the shift and make appropriate adjustments throughout the day to maintain consistency in extraction, flavour, and beverage quality.
- Maintain a strong understanding of coffee beans, brewing methods, milk texturing, beverage construction, and service standards.
- Ensure accurate portioning, preparation, and presentation of all beverages to minimize wastage and maintain consistency.
- Support the Head Barista in trials, seasonal beverage development, and implementation of new recipes.
- Develop a working understanding of Barefolk’s fermentation-led beverage programme and correctly execute approved fermented and specialty beverages.
- Support basic food preparation, assembly, and plating when operationally required.
1.2 Bar Operations & Shift Responsibility
- Ensure the coffee bar is fully prepared and service-ready before each shift, including mise en place, equipment checks, ingredient preparation, and replenishment.
- Support opening and closing procedures in accordance with Barefolk’s operational checklists.
- Operate the POS accurately and responsibly, including order punching, billing, and payment collection where required.
- Monitor service flow during busy periods and coordinate effectively with the kitchen, service team, and fellow baristas.
- Take responsibility for the bar during assigned shifts or in the absence of the Head Barista, within the authority delegated by management.
- Maintain appropriate par levels for coffee, milk, syrups, teas, and other beverage ingredients during service.
- Immediately report shortages, equipment issues, quality concerns, or operational problems to the Head Barista / Store In-Charge.
1.3 Inventory, Wastage & Stock Control
- Assist in monitoring daily stock levels of coffee beans, milk, teas, beverage ingredients, disposables, and other bar supplies.
- Ensure ingredients are stored correctly, labelled, dated, rotated, and used in accordance with FIFO/FEFO principles.
- Record and communicate wastage accurately and actively work to minimize unnecessary product loss.
- Assist with receiving and checking deliveries for quantity, condition, and quality.
- Support periodic stock counts and inventory audits as instructed by the Head Barista or Store In-Charge.
1.4 Equipment Care & Maintenance
- Operate espresso machines, grinders, brewers, refrigeration equipment, and other bar equipment correctly and safely.
- Carry out daily cleaning and preventive maintenance procedures, including backflushing, grinder cleaning, steam-wand cleaning, and workstation sanitation.
- Ensure equipment is never mishandled and immediately report any malfunction, damage, or unusual performance.
- Maintain grinders and brewing equipment in appropriate calibration throughout service.
1.5 Guest Experience & Service
- Provide warm, attentive, knowledgeable, and efficient service to every guest.
- Confidently explain Barefolk’s coffee, tea, fermentation-led beverages, ingredients, and menu offerings to customers.
- Make appropriate beverage recommendations based on guest preferences.
- Handle customer feedback professionally and escalate complaints or service issues to the Head Barista / Store In-Charge when required.
- Maintain a welcoming, calm, and professional presence during both regular and high-volume service periods.
1.6 Training & Team Support
- Support the Head Barista in training junior baristas and other team members on coffee preparation, beverage recipes, equipment handling, cleaning procedures, and service standards.
- Demonstrate correct working practices and lead junior team members by example.
- Assist new team members during onboarding and help ensure consistent adherence to Barefolk’s SOPs.
- Participate actively in tastings, coffee training, menu briefings, and internal product education sessions.
1.7 Hygiene, Food Safety & Compliance
- Maintain strict personal hygiene and grooming standards at all times.
- Follow Barefolk’s daily and weekly cleaning schedules for the bar, equipment, storage, and service areas.
- Ensure ingredients are handled, stored, and served in accordance with applicable food-safety and FSSAI requirements.
- Maintain a clean, organised, and guest-ready bar throughout service.
- Immediately report any hygiene, pest-control, contamination, or food-safety concerns to the Store In-Charge.
1.8 Occupational Health & Safety
- Follow all prescribed safety procedures while operating espresso machines, steam wands, hot-water systems, grinders, electrical equipment, and other bar equipment.
- Handle hot liquids, glassware, cleaning chemicals, and equipment safely and responsibly.
- Maintain clear and hazard-free working areas to minimise the risk of slips, burns, cuts, or other workplace accidents.
- Understand and comply with Barefolk’s fire-safety, emergency, and evacuation procedures.
- Immediately report accidents, unsafe conditions, equipment hazards, or near-miss incidents to the Store In-Charge.
1.9 General Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with the Head Barista, kitchen, fermentation team, and wider Barefolk team.
- Maintain punctuality, professional conduct, and adherence to scheduled shifts.
- Perform other reasonable duties related to beverage preparation, customer service, and store operations as required by management.
- Uphold Barefolk’s standards of hospitality, product quality, cleanliness, and brand presentation at all times.
