NOW HIRING: Experienced Barista

Lovi Cafe & Restaurant is looking for a passionate experienced barista to join our tight-knit team in Robina.

Lovi is a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired café and restaurant known for our welcoming atmosphere, quality food, and beautifully crafted coffee. Our crew is small but strong – we work hard, support each other, and take pride in creating a space where both staff and customers feel at home.

If you thrive in a fast-paced café environment and love making consistently great coffee, we’d love to hear from you.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 1–2 years barista experience in a busy café
• Ability to dial in grinders and maintain espresso quality
• Confident with latte art and milk texturing
• Speed, consistency, and attention to detail during rushes
• Friendly personality and great customer service skills
• Ability to work well in a tight-knit team

Your Role Will Include:

• Preparing high-quality espresso and milk-based coffees
• Maintaining coffee equipment and grinder calibration
• Keeping the coffee station clean, stocked, and organised
• Assisting with customer orders when needed
• Contributing to the positive, supportive Lovi team culture

Why Join Lovi?

• Supportive, tight-knit team environment
• Beautiful café with a strong local customer base
• Opportunity to grow with the business
• Work somewhere where great coffee actually matters

Location: Robina
Business: Lovi Cafe & Restaurant
Contact: Isabel Curtis
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0459 510 458

Application Questions:

• How many years of barista experience do you have in a high-volume café?
• What coffee machine and grinder brands have you worked with?
• Can you confidently pour latte art? If so, what patterns?
• What’s your favourite coffee to make and why?
• How do you stay calm and maintain quality during a busy rush?

A Few Fun/Trick Questions:
6. If the grinder suddenly starts running too fast during a rush, what’s the first thing you check?
7. A customer asks for a “super extra hot but not burnt” cappuccino — how do you handle it?
8. What’s one small detail in coffee making that most people overlook but makes a big difference?

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $22.41 – $41.96 per hour

Work Location: In person