Head Barista

he Head Barista is the technical leader of our coffee program. You will ensure that every cup served at Knot Bakehouse reflects our commitment to specialty coffee excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Lead the beverage station, ensuring all coffee, tea, and signature drinks are prepared to exact SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) standards.
• Menu Development: Collaborate with management to design seasonal coffee menus and signature beverages that align with the brand identity.
• Quality Assurance: Calibrate grinders multiple times daily and monitor espresso extraction variables (time, weight, temperature) for consistency.
• Staff Training: Conduct regular training sessions for senior and junior baristas on latte art, manual brewing, and customer service.
• Equipment Maintenance: Manage the daily and weekly cleaning schedules for espresso machines, grinders, and water filtration systems.

Requirements & Skills:

• Expert knowledge of coffee bean origins, roasting profiles, and flavor cupping.
• Advanced latte art skills and proficiency in manual brewing methods (V60, Chemex).
• Required Skills: Leadership, Coffee Science, Latte Art, Inventory Management, Quality Control.