Chef cum Coffee Barista

·      Key Responsibilities

o   Menu Development and Culinary Craft

§  Plan and prepare menu items for breakfast, brunch, or light dining, ensuring consistency, portion control, and presentation.

§  Develop seasonal specials, daily specials, and house-made items (e.g., baked goods, small plates) in collaboration with management.

o   Coffee Program Leadership

§  Lead the coffee program: espresso extraction, pour-over, cold brew, and specialty beverages; curate drink menus and training.

§  Ensure grinder calibration, equipment maintenance, and quality control across all coffee offerings.

o   Kitchen and Café Operations

§  Manage kitchen workflow and front-of-house coordination to ensure seamless service between food and beverage.

§  Maintain cleanliness, compliance with health codes, and safe food handling in both kitchen and barista stations.

o   Team Leadership and Training

§  Hire, train, and mentor kitchen and barista staff; schedule shifts; monitor performance and provide feedback.

§  Cross-train team members to support both culinary and beverage service during peak times.

o   Inventory, Cost Control, and Quality Assurance

§  Monitor inventory for food and beverage items; manage portion control, waste reduction, and cost targets.

§  Maintain high standards of food quality, beverage texture, taste, and presentation.

o   Customer Service and Experience

§  Engage with guests to understand dietary needs and preferences; upsell food and beverage options.

§  Ensure a warm, welcoming dining experience with consistent service excellence.

o   Sanitation, Safety, and Compliance

§  Enforce food safety, allergen management, and workplace safety policies.

§  Maintain sanitation logs, temperature records, and daily opening/closing checklists.

o   Bar and Kitchen Collaboration

§  Coordinate with front-of-house staff on timing, specials, and kitchen-bar integration for smooth service.

·      Required Skills and Qualifications

o   Proven experience as a chef or cook in a kitchen, with additional experience in a café or coffee-focused setting.

o   Proficiency in culinary techniques across a defined menu, plus solid barista skills (espresso, milk texturing, dialing in shot balance).

o   Strong leadership, training, and time-management abilities.

o   Excellent palate, plating, and presentation skills; ability to maintain consistency under pressure.

o   Knowledge of food safety, allergen management, standard sanitation practices.

o   Flexibility to work across kitchen and barista stations; ability to multitask effectively.

·      Preferred Qualifications

o   Culinary or barista certifications.

o   Experience with pastry/bakery outputs, house-made items, and beverage program development.

o   Familiarity with inventory software, POS systems, and cost-control analytics.

·      Work Environment

o   Hybrid kitchen and front-of-house environment; fast-paced with service-driven intensity.

o   May require mornings, afternoons, weekends, and holidays; hot kitchen and espresso station exposure.

o   Collaborative team culture with a focus on guest experience.