HEAD BARISTA
Coffee Craft Hospitality Leadership
Budaan is looking for an experienced and passionate Head Barista to lead our coffee program, develop our team and shape every guest’s experience.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who is equally comfortable behind the espresso machine, at the cupping table, operating a roasting machine and leading service on the floor.
THE ROLE
As Head Barista, you will oversee Budaan’s coffee brewing and roasting program, lead the barista team and work closely with front-of-house staff.
You will be responsible for:
- Maintaining high standards of coffee quality and consistency
- Developing and refining our coffee program
- Roasting coffee and developing roast profiles
- Training and mentoring the team
- Supporting smooth, welcoming service
- Contributing to the overall guest experience
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Coffee Program
- Lead espresso and manual brewing during daily service.
- Develop and maintain recipes, brew parameters and quality standards.
- Operate, calibrate and maintain espresso equipment and grinders.
- Lead coffee roasting on Allio, Probat and other profile or commercial roasting machines.
- Analyse and adjust roast profiles based on coffee origin, processing method, density, moisture, seasonality and desired flavour outcomes.
- Develop, test and refine roast profiles for different coffees and applications.
- Maintain roast consistency through accurate logging, evaluation and quality checks.
- Conduct regular cuppings and evaluate coffee quality.
- Use cupping feedback to make informed adjustments to roast profiles and brewing recipes.
- Develop the team’s knowledge of coffee preparation, tasting and product details.
- Help shape and refine Budaan’s coffee menu.
Team Leadership
- Lead, train and mentor the barista team.
- Coordinate with front-of-house staff during service.
- Set clear standards for speed, cleanliness, presentation and hospitality.
- Organise station readiness and daily service workflow.
- Provide calm, hands-on leadership during busy periods.
Guest Experience
- Welcome guests with warmth and confidence.
- Explain coffees, brewing methods and menu items clearly.
- Respond to feedback professionally and constructively.
- Build positive relationships with regular guests and coffee enthusiasts.
- Represent Budaan’s standards and values throughout service.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Professional experience with espresso and manual brewing
- Hands-on experience with coffee roasting and cupping
- Experience roasting on Allio, Probat or other profile or commercial roasting machines
- The ability to understand, analyse and develop roast profiles
- The ability to adjust roast profiles based on coffee characteristics and desired flavour outcomes
- A strong understanding of extraction, grinders, brew ratios and coffee quality
- A well-developed palate and excellent attention to detail
- Experience leading or mentoring a café or barista team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Confidence working closely with front-of-house staff
- A calm, organised and hands-on approach to busy service
- A genuine interest in coffee, hospitality and continuous learning
THE RIGHT PERSON
You don’t have to be a coffee snob. You do need to be curious, skilled, approachable and generous with your knowledge.
You should be able to make an exceptional espresso, identify quality during a cupping, understand and develop roast profiles, coach a junior barista, manage a busy service and still make every guest feel welcome.
WHY BUDAAN?
Budaan is a hospitality space built around good food, great coffee and genuine human connection.
As Head Barista, you will have the opportunity to build and shape our coffee program, develop the team, roast and refine coffees, and contribute meaningfully to the way guests experience Budaan.
Location: Budaan Cafe, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Position: Full-timeExperience: Relevant professional coffee, barista and roasting experience required, including experience with Allio, Probat or other profile or commercial roasting machines.
HOW TO APPLY
Send us your CV and a short note about your coffee experience, including your background in:
- Espresso and manual brewing
- Coffee roasting on Allio, Probat or other profile or commercial roasting machines
- Understanding and developing roast profiles
- Cupping and quality evaluation
- Team leadership and training
We’d love to meet people who care deeply about coffee—and even more about people.
Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
