Senior Barista (Specialty Coffee)

About the role

Don Signature Crab is an established Singapore F&B group known for its modern seafood concepts and neighbourhood dining. We have expanded to include a specialty coffee café adjacent to our flagship outlet in Katong, aiming to pair high-quality espresso and brewed coffee with a curated brunch menu.

The Senior Barista will be responsible for maintaining a consistent, high-standard coffee programme: pulling and dialling espresso, managing espresso equipment, training junior baristas and developing seasonal beverage offerings. You will work closely with kitchen and FOH leadership to deliver a cohesive guest experience for both the weekday crowd and weekend diners.

This role suits an experienced specialty barista who cares about bean quality, extraction consistency and developing a small team. We offer structured on-the-job training, opportunities to lead coffee tastings and scope to contribute to menu development and pop-up events.

About Don Signature Crab

Don Signature Crab operates a cluster of modern Singaporean seafood and casual dining outlets with a focus on quality ingredients and approachable hospitality. The Katong café extends the group's offering with a specialty coffee program, brunch menu and community-focused events.

What you can expect

• Part of an established F&B group with stable weekly covers
• Dedicated specialty coffee programme and budget for equipment maintenance
• Opportunities for skills development and attendance at industry workshops
• Competitive salary with service charge distribution and staff benefits

Key responsibilities

• Lead coffee service during shifts: prepare espresso, milk-based and filter coffee to quality standards
• Train, mentor and roster junior baristas; run regular calibration and skill sessions
• Maintain and perform basic preventive care on espresso machines, grinders and brewers; coordinate repairs with service technicians
• Manage coffee inventory, stock rotation and liaise with green bean suppliers for orders
• Create and refine beverage recipes and seasonal specials aligned to the café menu
• Ensure consistent latte art standards and drink presentation across shifts
• Oversee opening and closing checklists, cash handling and shift handovers
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards (SS 574 / food handling practices) and ensure compliance with SOPs
• Assist management with barista recruitment, rostering and performance feedback

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years experience in specialty coffee roles, with proven barista and shift-leading experience
• Strong espresso extraction knowledge and ability to dial in grinders and machines (experience with La Marzocco or similar an advantage)
• Consistent milk texturing and latte art skills; familiarity with manual brew methods (V60, AeroPress, Chemex) and batch brew
• Experience training or mentoring junior baristas and running calibration sessions
• Good communication skills, customer-facing confidence and a service-first attitude
• Willingness to work flexible hours including early mornings, weekends and public holidays
• Basic food hygiene awareness; willing to obtain food handlers' certification if not held
• Physically able to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks in a busy café environment

How to apply

Send your CV, availability and a link or photos of recent latte art / coffee work to the contact email. Indicate your earliest available start date and current notice period.