Retail & Barista Staff

We’re thrilled to announce our newest café is opening soon at St David Dairy, Melbourne’s only micro-dairy.

For years, St David Dairy milk has been a staple in Padre cafés - now, we’re joining forces to create something new. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaboration that brings together two much-loved Melbourne brands, celebrating quality, craft, and community from the very first pour.
 

Who are we:

We’re specialty coffee roasters, wholesalers, and retailers.

Born in the dawning age of specialty coffee in Melbourne back in 2008, we’re both proud of our history and excited about the future. With bases in Melbourne, Noosa and Sydney, we’re firmly focused on ethical, sustainable growth and we’re always seeking to raise the bar with everything we do.

Of course, at the heart of our company are our people. We’re committed to building a workplace culture that supports personal development, collaboration, and teamwork. We believe in quality produce, sustainability, and in fostering long-term committed relationships throughout the supply chain.

Our community values, education, guidance, support and approachability, and this ensures the Padre bean lives up to its name, wherever you might find it. To work with Padre Coffee is to love what you do.

Who you are: 

You love coffee. You have excellent communication skills and can build positive, lasting relationships with our retail customers.

You take pride in your work and enjoy working in a supportive and collaborative team environment. You enjoy variety in your daily tasks and perform well in a fast-paced environment. 

You are personal, friendly, and professional.

Key accountabilities:

• Maintaining high quality product standards from brewed coffee through to our delicious food range which highlights St David Dairy and Padre Coffee's products
• Foster lasting customer relationships
• Brand ambassadorship
• Guide customers through our range of blends, single origins, extensive selection of coffee gear and award-winning dairy products
• Work in a team to maintain a clean, approachable retail environment
• Actively engage in one’s own training and professional development
• Closely understand the network and responsibilities of our teams

Essential skills:

• Excellent customer service experience
• Ability to work in a team
• Strong communication skills
   

Nice to have skills:

• Management skills, experience
• In-depth technical understanding of specialty coffee
   

Why work here:

• Industry leaders
• Supportive environment
• People focused workplace culture
• Career development opportunities
• Amazing coffee!
   

Remember, this is just a guide. If you see something on here that you can’t tick off – good, you can learn it here!  In depth training is provided for all aspects of the role, all we ask is that you’re committed to your personal and professional growth.
 

We’d love to hear from you! Fill out the contact form on our website and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.