Head Barista cum Cafe Manager

Hello from Team Barefolk!

We’re hiring a Head Barista cum Cafe Manager  to join us at our Aerocity alfresco dining cafe.

Barefolk is a fermentation-led food and beverage brand focused on thoughtful ingredients, specialty beverages and a warm, engaging hospitality.

This is a customer-facing leadership role for someone who enjoys hospitality, takes ownership and can confidently manage both the coffee bar and day-to-day store operations.

What we offer

• 5-day work week
• Opportunity to lead the coffee programme at a growing F&B brand
• Exposure to specialty coffee, teas and fermentation-led beverages
• A hands-on role with real ownership and growth potential

1.1 Beverage Production, Quality & R&D

• Expertly dial in espresso, manage extraction, and ensure all coffee and specialty beverages meet or exceed Barefolk’s defined quality standards.
• Adhere strictly to standardized recipes, build specifications, and presentation guidelines.
• Collaborate with the kitchen and fermentation lab to integrate ferments and seasonal ingredients into the daytime beverage program.
• Support basic food preparation and plating when required, maintaining impeccable presentation.

1.2 Management and Control (Store Incharge)

• Take full ownership of the Cafe/Kiosk front-of-house (FOH) floor, managing opening and closing protocols efficiently.
• Handle POS operations, execute accurate daily cash reconciliation, and manage daily sales reporting.
• Maintain strict pouring controls, minimize wastage, and adhere to department par levels for coffee, dairy, and dry ingredients.
• Ensure all coffee equipment (espresso machines, grinders, batch brewers) is treated with respect, properly calibrated, and maintained daily.

1.3 Purchasing & Inventory

• Track and communicate daily purchasing requirements for coffee beans, beverage supplies, and FOH essentials.
• Monitor stock levels, accept deliveries, verify quality, and conduct weekly inventory audits to ensure critical items never run out.

1.4 Hygiene, Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to hygiene, food safety, and FSSAI standards across the bar and FOH areas.
• Maintain superior personal hygiene practices and adhere to the daily and weekly bar cleaning schedule.
• Ensure the dining area and barista station remain pristine and guest-ready at all times.

1.5 Occupational Health and Safety

• Undertake training in all areas of the bar deemed to require safety protocols (e.g., operating high-pressure steam wands, handling hot liquids).
• Advocate safe work practices, actively monitor safety in the FOH, and ensure the team understands fire and emergency procedures.