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Baristas

Urban Kitchen
12 hours ago
Casual
On-site
Balcatta, Western Australia, Australia
Barista

We're hiring — 2 casual barista positions at Urban Kitchen, Balcatta

If you're the kind of barista who says hi to every customer and doesn't mind doing the dishes, we should talk.

Urban Kitchen in Balcatta is a small, tight-knit cafe built on high-quality produce, amazing regulars, and a team that actually pulls together. We're not the kind of place where FOH ignores the kitchen or someone hides when tables need clearing. Everyone here does the work — no weak links, no matter how good your latte art is.

We open early (5.30am), the muffins are baking by the time doors open at 5.45am, the tunes are on, and the vibe is right. Our customers are genuinely great — lots of regulars who know us by name. We use quality gear and quality produce, and we're always open to trying new things. If the shift flows well and the music's dialled in, it's a good day.

What a shift looks like:

You're here at 5.30am. You make yourself a coffee, set up the outdoor area, get the tunes going, and put your smile on. From there it's coffee, customer chat, upselling at the till, clearing tables, helping in the kitchen when needed — whatever keeps the day moving. You finish around 2pm. It's fast but it's not frantic. Everyone chips in.

What we're looking for:

  • Calm, consistent, reliable — not someone who needs to be the loudest in the room
  • Genuinely good with people — a smile and a "how are you?" isn't optional here
  • Comfortable taking control when the moment calls for it
  • Solid on the coffee machine, confident on the till, good at upselling without being pushy
  • Understands there's no "that's not my job" attitude here — if it needs doing, you do it

The details:

  • 2 casual positions
  • Shifts run 5.30am–2pm
  • We can work around your availability depending on what days suit
  • $35/hour weekdays, higher on weekends (casual rates)
  • Based in Balcatta, WA

How to apply:

Email your resume to info@urbankitchencafe.com.au or drop it in with a quick note about your availability. Walking in works too — we're at Urban Kitchen, Balcatta.