Junior Barista

About the role

KOKO Kawane is looking for a Junior Barista to bring its matcha beverage experience to life. You will prepare and present quality matcha drinks, keep the workplace clean and hygienic, and deliver warm, attentive service to guests. Reporting to the Lead Barista / Senior Barista, you will support the beverage team in daily operations and develop your matcha preparation skills.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and serve espresso, cappuccinos, lattes, Americanos and specialty drinks according to company recipes and standards.
• Keep coffee equipment calibrated and maintained, and handle stock takes and inventory for retail and beverage ingredients.
• Greet customers, take accurate orders, process payments and handle customer inquiries professionally.
• Recommend items such as desserts and stay up to date with the menu, seasonal specials and promotions.
• Maintain a clean, organised workspace meeting SFA hygiene standards and multitask to minimise wait times.
• Assist in other areas of operation, such as service, and work with kitchen staff and servers.

Required profile

• Minimum 1-2 years of barista experience; matcha experience is advantageous.
• Valid Food Safety Level 1 certificate.
• Positive work attitude, fun team player and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for matcha and an outgoing personality.
• Only Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents may apply.

Required skills

• Basic matcha latte art skill.
• Customer service and order taking.

What we offer

• 5-day work week and competitive salary package.
• Bonus and annual cash flexible benefits.
• Annual leave starting from 14 days.
• Meal benefits and birthday vouchers.
• Company welfare initiatives and team events.