We're currently seeking expressions of interest for a variety of roles, full-time, part-time and casual. These roles include a barista manager and baristas, with the potential for flexibility in days of week, and times of day. The barista manager will take on the leadership role of managing the business. "FT/PT/Casual"
YouthGrounds Café is a social enterprise café dedicated to supporting young people through training and skill-building opportunities.
We’re currently seeking expressions of interest for a variety of roles, full-time, part-time and casual. These roles include a barista manager and baristas, with the potential for flexibility in days of week, and times of day. The barista manager will take on the leadership role of managing the business.
The ideal Manager candidate will also be passionate about sharing their industry knowledge with young people in our training programs and creating a supportive environment.
About the roles
The Barista Manager will manage the cafe and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, preparing and serving outstanding coffee.
Other barista role duties will include:
• Managing stock levels and ordering
• Serving customers and making them feel welcome
• Act as a supportive and encouraging mentor to young program participants, fostering their personal growth, and training on the coffee machine and in coffee operations
• Helping with general duties including accurate order taking, cash handling, serving food, cleaning, and supporting the team
YouthGrounds Training Program
YouthGrounds also runs a Training Program, which is a 10-week Café and work readiness program tailored for young people aged 16-24 with a connection to the West. This program is designed to offer progressive real-world experiences and skill development. Our comprehensive program covers a wide range of essential areas, including barista skills, interview techniques, networking strategies, effective communication, resume building, teamwork, employee rights, financial management, and more. Find out more
The Barista Manager candidate would ideally have experience in training young people, as this will be an ongoing and important part of café operations.
More information on YouthGrounds is available here: YouthGrounds Café Catering - Future Connect
**We know that great candidates often don't apply for roles unless they meet all the criteria. We're keen to hear from you if you think you have the values and experience for these roles, even if you don't meet every criteria exactly. We actively encourage diversity and inclusion from all backgrounds.
If you need any adjustments to fully participate in the recruiting process please contact Jonathon Cartwright via email at jonathon.cartwright@futureconnect.org.au or 0450 359 314.
If you are interested in any of these potential opportunities, please feel welcome to email your CV or simply complete the below general expression of interest form. If you have any questions or require further information, please don’t hesitate to contact Jonathon Cartwright at jonathon.cartwright@futureconnect.org.au or call 0450 359 314.
View the Expression of Interest Form here: Expression of Interest Form
