As a
Junior Barista
at KOKO Kawane, you will play an important role in bringing the KOKO Kawane experience to life through the preparation and presentation of quality matcha beverages. You will be responsible for preparing drinks according to established standards, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene, and delivering warm and attentive service to our guests. You will also support the team in daily beverage operations, ensuring consistency in product quality and a welcoming customer experience.
Reporting to the
Lead Barista / Senior Barista
, you will work closely with the beverage team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations while developing your knowledge and skills in matcha preparation and beverage craftsmanship. From serving guests and managing inventory to maintaining beverage equipment, you will contribute to creating enjoyable and memorable experiences for every matcha lover who visits KOKO Kawane.
As the Junior Barista, we rely on you to:
Prepare and serve a range of beverages, including (but not limited to) espresso, cappuccinos, lattes, Americanos, and specialty drinks, in accordance with company's recipes and standards for taste and presentation
Ensure that the coffee equipment is calibrated and maintained to produce consistent and high-quality product
Handle stock take and inventory for retail and beverage ingredients
Greet and provide excellent service experience to all customers, take orders accurately, and process payments efficiently while maintaining a friendly and professional outlook
Provide outstanding customer service by engaging in friendly interactions, responding and addressing customer inquiries, and handling any issues or concerns professionally
Interact with customers to understand their preferences and provide recommendations when needed
Maintain a clean and organized work area, including regular cleaning of equipment and workstation to meet SFA Hygiene Standards
Stay up to date with the restaurant's menu offerings, seasonal specials, and promotions to assist customers in making informed choices
Suggest additional items like desserts that complement customers' beverage choices, contributing to increased sales
Multitask efficiently to handle customer orders, maintain cleanliness, and manage brewing times to minimize customer wait times
Assist in other areas of operations when required, such as service
Work closely with other team members, including kitchen staff and servers, to ensure seamless service and overall restaurant operations
Any other duties as assigned
We are looking for someone who has:
A minimum 1-2 years of barista experience (with matcha is advantageous)
Possess valid Food Safety Level 1 Certificate
Basic matcha latte art skill
Positive work attitude
A fun team player and comfortable to work in a fast-paced environment
Passionate about matcha and have an out-going personality
We offer:
5-day work week
Competitive salary package
Bonus
Annual cash flexible benefits
Annual leave starting from 14 days
Meal benefits
Birthday vouchers to celebrate your special day
Company welfare initiatives and team events
If you think you’re the right fit, we’d love to hear from you – apply today here: *************
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About the Group
Gaia Group is a lifestyle company that creates & curates a series of timeless & innovative concepts spanning from culinary, entertainment, hospitality & event spaces, reinventing consumer experiences and bringing delight to everyone. At Gaia Group, we believe that there are multiple facets to life that shape our well-being. Through these experiences, one can create unforgettable memories, indulge their senses, while forging meaningful connections with one another. In the realm where passion intertwines with the palate, our culinary artisans embark on a flavourful odyssey, composing harmonies of taste that elevate beyond the ordinary. Hospitality isn’t just a transaction; it is part of our DNA.
About our LATEST concept - KOKO Kawane
From farm to cup — the KOKO Kawane brand film and the story of a modern tea and matcha atelier.
KOKO Kawane is a modern tea and matcha atelier that bridges centuries of tea farming with handcrafted cakes and pastries created using a contemporary fusion of classis Japanese and French techniques.
Read more here: https://www.kokokawane.sg/
About our NEW concept - Bar & Studio
Step inside and the city falls away. You enter a house of rooms unlike any other; part gallery, part salon, part bar. Heritage is the fabric of every space: from the long communal table in the main hall to intimate chambers that echo the mansion’s layered past. Each room tells its own story of tea and textiles, journeys and remedies, yet together they weave one society. Behind this house of spirits, seasonal ingredients meet global traditions, crafted into vessels by skilled ceramicists. Guests move from chamber to chamber, discovering shifting moods of conversation, music, and ritual. This is a place to drink well, but also to belong - where every visit feels connected to the past yet alive in the present, evolving with each season and collaboration.
Every gathering is a weave of moments, places, and people.
Read more here: https://barkap.sg/