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About the Role
Black Star Pastry is going from strength to strength and we have just opened our brand new CBD store, located in one of Melbourne’s iconic laneways.
Our new store showcases Black Star Pastry's innovative style whilst still honouring the heritage features of an historic CBD location.
On offer is our full range of Black Star Pastry’s signature cakes, together with some fresh products created especially for this store, and of course first-class coffee from our partner St Ali.
With this we have a need for experienced Baristas to bring their energy and passion for coffee as we build a dynamic new team of hospitality professionals.
We have casual opportunities available. Full training will be provided.
Main Responsibilities
Have a thorough knowledge of all product offerings, in order to be able to accurately advise
Prepare and present all beverages including coffee according to service standards.
Have an accurate knowledge of coffee blend, origin and equipment.
Maintain accurate knowledge of all food and beverage prices.
Use all equipment with care and ensure all equipment is maintained and in good working condition.
Confidently make food and beverage recommendations to customers.
Responsible for pre-service preparation.
Attend to all customer requests immediately.
Polish all silverware, glassware and cutlery.
Provide all customers with efficient and friendly service, fulfilling needs and ensuring standard of service is always maintained.
Monitor and take action to ensure quality of beverage and service standards are met.
Perks & Benefits
- Transport allowance of $20.00 per week
- Birthday day off! 1 additional annual leave day per year
- Birthday cake! 1 complimentary 4-portion cake of employee’s choice
- 1 day of personal leave able to be taken for mental health & wellbeing.
- Free, confidential counselling, support and advice through ConnectPsych
About You
- Experienced in fast paced Barista role.
- Barista / coffee making qualification.
- Passionate about hospitality service, and product quality.
- Capability to connect with customers and provide a high level of service.
- Demonstrated capability to multi-task.
- Exceptional verbal communication skills.
- Positive ambassador of the BSP brand.
- Authentic and down to earth with a genuine love of people
- Love of cake a bonus!
About the Business
Black Star Pastry opened its first boutique patisserie in Newtown in 2008 and since then we have grown into an institution with stores across Sydney and Melbourne including our flagship store at Chadstone.
We are most famous for our Strawberry Watermelon Cake which has become a social media sensation, with the New York Times declaring it “the world’s most instagrammed cake.”
About the Culture
Black Star Pastry fosters a fun and inclusive culture that has brought together a group of highly engaged and collaborative team players who enjoy a hands-on, fast paced environment.
Our leaders are empowered to contribute and play an active role in the bigger picture stuff as well as the day-to-day.
We love the brand, and we love what we do!
Why Apply?
There has never been a more exciting time to join Black Star Pastry and we are keen to welcome dynamic Baristas who are passionate about hospitality, and looking for a career role with a successful and stable business doing great things in the Melbourne market.
