Company Description Barefolk Hospitality is home to Barefolk, a fermentation-led kitchen that blends ancient culinary science with contemporary techniques. Inspired by modern Australian cuisine, the team follows an ingredient-first philosophy that highlights seasonality and regional produce.

The kitchen focuses on curiosity-driven experimentation and refined craft to re-interpret familiar flavors in new ways. Team members join a culture that values creativity, quality, and thoughtful hospitality.

We are looking for a Head Barista & Store Incharge to be the operational heartbeat of our front-of-house and the anchor of our beverage program.

At Barefolk, a barista is an extension of our lab. You will execute high-quality specialty coffee and collaborate with the kitchen . As the Store Incharge, this is a leadership role. You will take full ownership of the floor, managing daily operations, inventory, and the front-of-house team to ensure our hygiene and hospitality standards remain flawless.

Key Responsibilities

- Beverage Execution: Expertly dial in espresso, manage extraction, texturize milk, and consistently prepare high-quality specialty coffee and unique house beverages.
- Operational Leadership: Manage daily opening and closing protocols, handle POS operations, and execute accurate cash reconciliation and daily reporting.
- Inventory & Stock Management: Track and manage inventory for coffee, beverage supplies, and FOH essentials. Coordinate with vendors and ensure we never run low on critical items.
- Guest Experience & Storytelling:



Welcome guests with warmth and confidently guide them through our fermentation-led food and beverage offerings, translating complex lab techniques into an approachable dining experience.
- Radical Collaboration: Work closely with the kitchen and lab teams to test, prep, and integrate new seasonal ingredients and ferments. Support basic food prep and plating when necessary.
- Hygiene & Standards: Maintain a pristine, highly organized working environment, strictly adhering to safety and hygiene protocols.

Qualifications & Skills

- Experience: 2+ years of experience as a barista in a specialty coffee environment, plus prior experience in a supervisory role.
- Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of espresso extraction, brewing variables, and high-end coffee equipment maintenance.
- Operational Proficiency: Strong grasp of inventory management, POS systems, and general cafe/restaurant operations.
- Mindset: A genuine curiosity for flavor, fermentation, and continuous learning. You don't need to be a scientist, but you must be eager to learn.
- Communication: Clear, professional, and warm. You know how to read a room, lead a shift, and make guests feel truly taken care of.
- Availability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, including peak hours, weekends, and holidays.

What We Offer

- A collaborative, ego-free work environment focused on education and craft.
- Direct exposure to advanced fermentation techniques (koji, garums, lacto-ferments) and contemporary culinary R&D.;
- The opportunity to take ownership of a space and grow into a larger management role as Barefolk expands.

This position starts ASAP

📌 Barista (New Delhi)
🏢 Barefolk Hospitality
📍 New Delhi