Barista – 416 Pasta Bar

Location: Andheri West, Mumbai
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: 2–4 years preferred
Salary: Competitive, based on experience and skill set

About 416

416 Pasta Bar is a modern pasta and café concept in Andheri West, Mumbai, built around great food, specialty coffee, hospitality and a strong attention to detail.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Barista to join our opening team and play an important role in building our coffee program from the ground up.

This is not just a coffee-making role. We are looking for someone who understands coffee, enjoys hospitality, takes ownership of their station, and is excited to help us develop and continuously improve our beverage program.

The Role

As a Barista at 416, you will be responsible for delivering consistently excellent coffee and beverage experiences while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, service and hospitality.

You will work closely with the senior team to develop the coffee program, maintain recipes and standards, train junior team members and contribute ideas for new beverages and seasonal offerings.

Key Responsibilities

Coffee & Beverage Preparation

- Prepare consistently excellent espresso-based beverages including espresso, americano, cappuccino, flat white, latte, mocha and other specialty coffee beverages.
- Understand espresso extraction and be able to adjust grind size, dose and extraction time throughout the day.
- Dial in coffee according to the beans, roast profile, humidity, temperature and service conditions.
- Understand milk texturing and latte art.
- Maintain consistency in beverage recipes, portioning and presentation.
- Prepare iced coffee, cold coffee and other non-alcoholic beverages according to 416 standards.
- Assist with developing new coffee and beverage recipes.
- Understand coffee beans, roast profiles, flavour characteristics and brewing methods.

Machines & Equipment

- Confidently operate a commercial 2-group espresso machine.
- Be comfortable working with commercial coffee grinders and understand grinder calibration.
- Understand daily espresso machine backflushing, cleaning and basic maintenance.
- Maintain grinders, steam wands, group heads, drip trays and other coffee equipment.
- Identify basic machine/grinder issues and communicate maintenance requirements promptly.
- Maintain proper workflow during busy service without compromising quality.

Quality Control

- Taste and evaluate espresso regularly throughout service.
- Maintain consistency in dose, yield, extraction time and beverage recipes.
- Follow established recipes and SOPs.
- Maintain correct storage and handling of coffee, milk and other ingredients.
- Minimize wastage and maintain proper stock rotation.
- Ensure every beverage leaving the bar meets 416's quality and presentation standards.

Training & Team Development





- Work closely with senior baristas and management to continuously improve your own skills.
- Be willing to learn new techniques, recipes, equipment and service standards.
- Help train junior and newly hired baristas once familiar with the 416 system.
- Demonstrate correct coffee preparation, machine operation, cleaning and station organization.
- Lead by example during service.
- Be open to feedback and constructive criticism from senior team members.
- Share knowledge with the team and contribute to creating a strong coffee culture at 416.

Menu Development

- Contribute ideas for new coffee and beverage offerings.
- Suggest seasonal drinks, signature coffees and creative non-alcoholic beverages.
- Participate in tasting sessions and recipe development.
- Help test new beans, brewing techniques and beverage combinations.
- Understand beverage costing and help develop recipes that balance quality, consistency and commercial viability.

Guest Experience

- Interact confidently and politely with guests.
- Understand the menu well enough to explain coffee and beverage options.
- Make recommendations based on guest preferences.
- Handle guest feedback professionally.
- Maintain a friendly, calm and welcoming attitude even during busy service.

What We Are Looking ForEssential Skills

- 2–4 years of experience working as a professional barista preferred.
- Strong understanding of espresso and milk-based beverages.
- Comfortable operating commercial espresso machines and grinders.
- Good understanding of espresso extraction and dialing in.
- Strong milk steaming and latte art skills.
- Good knowledge of coffee beans and roast profiles.
- Understanding of coffee equipment cleaning and maintenance.
- Ability to maintain consistency during high-volume service.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good hygiene and food-safety practices.
- Ability to follow recipes, SOPs and operational standards.

Personality & Work Ethic

We are looking for someone who is:

- Punctual and reliable.
- Professional and well-presented.
- Energetic and positive during service.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Passionate about coffee and hospitality.
- Curious and willing to continuously learn.
- Comfortable receiving feedback from senior team members.
- Willing to teach and share knowledge with junior staff.
- Responsible for their station and equipment.
- Detail-oriented and quality-conscious.




- A team player who understands that hospitality is about the entire guest experience, not just the beverage.
- Calm under pressure.
- Proactive rather than waiting to be told what needs to be done.

What Would Make You Stand Out

You will be an especially strong candidate if you:

- Have experience working with specialty coffee.
- Have worked with multiple commercial espresso machines and grinders.
- Can independently dial in different coffee beans.
- Understand extraction variables such as dose, yield, grind size and extraction time.
- Have experience with latte art.
- Have helped train other baristas.
- Have experience opening or setting up a new café/restaurant.
- Have experience creating or developing beverage menus.
- Understand beverage costing and recipe standardization.
- Have worked in a high-volume café, restaurant or specialty coffee environment.
- Are interested in learning about Italian coffee culture and modern café trends.
- Have a genuine interest in experimenting with flavours and creating new beverages.

Our Expectations

At 416, we expect every team member to take ownership of their work.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

- Arrive on time and be ready for service at the scheduled start time.
- Maintain a clean, organized and fully stocked bar throughout the shift.
- Follow opening and closing checklists.
- Maintain strict personal hygiene and workstation cleanliness.
- Follow recipes and SOPs consistently.
- Communicate stock shortages or equipment issues immediately.
- Treat equipment with care.
- Respect colleagues and senior team members.
- Help junior team members improve.
- Be open to learning and adapting as the café evolves.
- Contribute ideas instead of simply following instructions.
- Maintain professional behaviour during both busy and quiet periods.

What We Offer

- Opportunity to be part of the opening team at a new café and pasta concept.
- Opportunity to help build and shape the coffee program from the beginning.
- Hands-on exposure to commercial espresso machines, grinders and specialty coffee.
- Training and learning opportunities with senior coffee professionals.
- Chance to contribute to beverage and menu development.
- Growth opportunities within the 416 team.
- A professional, collaborative and learning-focused work workplace.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who doesn't just want to make coffee — we want someone who wants to understand coffee, improve their craft, help build a great bar program and grow with the team.

If you are passionate about coffee, serious about hospitality, enjoy learning and experimenting, and take pride in serving every cup consistently, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply to join the opening team at 416 Pasta Bar.

Pay: ₹9,898.28 - ₹26,603.64 per month

Benefits:

- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Head Barista/Supervisor (India)
🏢 Parekh Hospitality
📍 India