Head Barista

About us

Antidote Cafe is a creative, moody, community-first cafe in New BEL Road, North Bangalore. We’re known for slow mornings, calm and inspiring creative atmosphere, and a space where regulars become friends. Our coffee bar is small, busy, and built around cold brews, cold foams, experimental coffee mocktails, other refreshers, and speciality coffee.

Why join us

A creative coffee bar where your ideas can reach the menu

Staff meals, tips, and bonus (if offered)

A team that values warmth, reliability, and craft

Training from experienced seniors

Role summary

Own the beverage section from first espresso to last order. You'll lead the counter, protect drink quality, and shape a menu that fits our moody, community-first cafe. Responsible for the beverage section operations and the junior baristas.

Responsibilities

Run daily beverage operations

opening and closing setup, machine calibration, and service flow

Keep every drink consistent in taste, temperature, texture, and presentation

Develop seasonal and signature drinks with costed recipes

Train and schedule Junior Baristas, and give regular feedback

Manage ordering, inventory, milk and coffee wastage, and supplier coordination

Maintain and clean the espresso machine, grinders, and equipment, and log maintenance

Follow FSSAI hygiene, allergen, and storage standards

Work with the cafe manager on events, tastings, and collaborations

Greet regulars by name and keep the counter warm and welcoming

Requirements

2 - 4 years of barista experience in a cafe or specialty coffee setup, including 1 year leading or training others

Strong espresso skills

dialling in grinders, extraction, milk steaming, and latte art

Knowledge of manual brews (pour over, V60, aeropress, cold brew, cold foam) and non-coffee drinks (teas, matcha, chocolate, coffee mocktails)

Good palate and attention to detail

Calm under pressure, with a friendly manner

Comfortable with weekends, events, and late evenings

Comfortable training and guiding others

Nice to have

SCA or barista training, latte art portfolio, experience writing a drinks menu

Pay

₹22,000.00 - ₹27,000.00 per month

Application Question(s)

How many years have you worked as a barista or in a cafe?

Can you pour latte art?

Which brewing methods have you used?

Are you comfortable with weekend and late-evening shifts?

What is your notice period?

Where did you last work, and in what role?

Have you created menus and original recipes before?

Work Location

In person