Job Summary
At Brew’d, we are hiring a Senior Barista to lead coffee operations, drive bar quality, and train the team.
This role combines craft, consistency, team leadership, and guest experience. You will play a direct role in setting Brew’d’s coffee standards and ensuring every cup that leaves the bar is perfect.
Key Responsibilities
Coffee Quality & Bar Operations
- Own daily bar setup, espresso calibration, and recipe adherence for all beverages
- Dial in beans, manage extraction, and maintain taste consistency across shifts
- Execute latte art to Brew’d standards even during peak rush
- Ensure bar presentation, cleanliness, and speed of service at all times
Guest Handling & Service
- Act as the first point of contact at the bar for all coffee-related queries
- Recommend brews, explain origins, and guide guests through the menu
- Handle custom orders, dietary requests, and peak-hour pressure smoothly
- Ensure no guest concern on coffee quality is left unattended
Training & Team Leadership
- Train and audit junior baristas on Brew’d SOPs, drink specs, and workflow
- Run bar briefings before shift and allocate stations for efficiency
- Lead by example during service — first on bar, last to clean
- Monitor bar discipline, hygiene, and adherence to checklists
Inventory & Equipment Management
- Track daily usage of beans, milk, syrups, cups, and raise indents on time
- Maintain and update stock logs (Excel/Sheets) for wastage and reorders
- Clean, backflush, and do basic troubleshooting of machines and grinders
- Coordinate with service vendors to ensure equipment uptime
R&D & Cost Control
- Support seasonal drink development and testing with management
- Maintain brew logs and suggest improvements on recipes and efficiency
- Track COGS on bar and support month-end cost reporting
- Conduct weekly checks to ensure bar readiness and maintenance standards
✅ Requirements
Minimum 5 years hands-on experience as a barista — specialty coffee preferred
Expert with espresso machines, grinders, manual brews: V60, Aeropress, Cold Brew
Consistent latte art under pressure: hearts, rosettas, tulips
Strong palate and ability to troubleshoot extraction daily
Fluent in Tamil & English (mandatory), Hindi would be a bonus
Ability to manage rush, stay organized, and follow structured processes
Basic understanding of FSSAI hygiene, stock, and bar operations
Willingness to work early mornings (6 AM) and late nights (11 PM) on rota basis
⭐ Good to Have
Experience in high-volume cafes, 150+ cups/day
Familiarity with POS, Excel, inventory tools
Understanding of bean sourcing, roast profiles, and coffee psychology
Ability to communicate in Hindi
Immediate start
Why This Role Matters
You are not just making coffee.
You are:
The first impression of Brew’d
A key driver of repeat customers and bar revenue
A critical link between coffee quality, team skill, and guest experience
Work Details
Salary: ₹40,000 per month
Location: Chennai
Work Type: On-site
Apply Now
If you live for coffee, can lead a bar under pressure, and want a role where your work directly impacts the brand — apply now.
Call or Drop a message via WhatsApp at +91 8939926474 for a discussion
Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Commuter assistance
- Food provided
Work Location: In person
