This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.
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In Australia, a full time Barista generally earns $1,200 per week ($62,400 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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The number of people working in this industry has grown strongly over the last five years. There are currently 37,200 people employed as a Barista in Australia compared to 21,600 five years ago. Baristas may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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A Certificate II in Hospitality is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as a Barista. You’ll learn a range of skills to prepare you for work in this industry such as communication skills, customer service and working as part of a team. A Certificate III in Hospitality (Food and Beverage) may also be appropriate.
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- SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality
- SITXFSA005 Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety
- Barista Workshop
- 22566VIC Certificate I in Work Education (Hospitality)
- SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality
- SITXCCS014 Provide Service to Customers
- SITHFAB025 Prepare and Serve Espresso Coffee
- SIT20213 Certificate II in Hospitality
- SITXFSA006 Participate in Safe Food Handling Practices
- SITHFAB023 Operate a Bar
- SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality (Food and Beverage)
- SITSS00035 Customer Service Management Skill Set
- FSKLRG007 Use strategies to identify job opportunities
- SITSS00080 Espresso Machine Operation Skill Set
- BSBSS00095 Barista Coffee Job Ready Course
- SIT30713 Certificate III in Hospitality
- SITSS00068 Food Handling Skill Set
- SITXFIN007 Process Financial Transactions
- SIT20316 Certificate II in Hospitality
- HLTFSE001 Follow Basic Food Safety Practices
- SITSS00080 & BSBSS00095 Dual Espresso Machine Operation Skill Set & Cross-Sector Infection Control Skill Set
- 22615VIC Certificate I in Developing Independence
- SIT30616 Certificate III in Hospitality
- SIT30616 Certificate III in Hospitality (Food and Beverage)
- SIT30722 Certificate III in Hospitality (Restaurant Front of House)
- 11140NAT Certificate II in Skills for Education Training and Employment Pathways
- SITSS00048 Espresso Machine Operation Skill Set
- COFFEE - SITXFSA005 Barista Coffee & Food Handler’s Job Ready
Barista careers
A Barista makes and serves coffees and other beverages in a café, coffee shop or other hospitality venue. You’ll take drink orders and prepare a range of hot drinks according to customer instructions. Baristas may also process customer payments and take drinks to tables. You might perform other duties such as cleaning coffee equipment, grinding beans or maintaining the service area.
Baristas should have strong communication skills and be able to speak with customers from a range of backgrounds. Customer service skills are essential and you’ll need to able to work as part of a team. Baristas should be good at multitasking and must be able to work quickly during busy shifts. Depending on your workplace, you might have to work irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
