Barista & Kitchen Hand

Barista & Kitchen Hand – Blue Wren Bush Café

Location: Pilliga Pottery, NSW

Come join our small family-run café in the heart of the Australian bush! We’re looking for a friendly and capable Barista & Kitchen Hand to help us serve delicious coffee, prepare simple meals, and create a welcoming experience for our visitors.

If you love good food, good coffee, and being surrounded by nature — this could be your dream job.

About the Role:
You’ll be part of a small, hands-on team working in a relaxed yet busy café setting. Your main tasks will include:

- Making quality coffee and cold drinks
- Preparing and serving cakes and other menu items
- Cooking meals when the head chef is off (after training)
- Clearing tables, washing dishes, and keeping the café tidy
- Taking initiative and organising your day based on what’s needed
- Adapting to the ebb and flow of café life
- Assisting head chef in the kitchen by chopping vegetables, peel potatoes etc.
- Clean kitchen after head chef has left for the day

What We’re Looking For:
- Proven barista experience (able to make Flat white, cappuccino etc confidently)
- Willingness and confidence to cook simple meals (training provided)
- Reliable, organised, and efficient work habits
- Enjoy working in a café and kitchen environment
- Friendly and collaborative team player

Perks & Lifestyle:
- Live surrounded by nature in a welcoming, creative community
- Explore local bushwalks and encounter Australian wildlife daily
- Free access to our on-site pottery studio
- Be part of a long-term, family-style team that values balance and connection

A Few Things to Know:
We’re about 30 minutes from the nearest town, so you’ll need to be comfortable with bush living. There is always the option to catch a ride with other staff to town but if you like your freedom and wants to explore the local area, we recommend getting your own car.

Our busiest period is March to May 2026, so we’re looking for someone reliable and ready to jump in during that time.

How to Apply:
Send your application to [email address removed].

Please include answers to the following questions:

1) How would you describe yourself in the workplace? What are your strengths?
2) If the café is quiet, how would you make good use of your time?
3) You’re alone in the café and need to take an order, make a coffee, and prepare scones — what do you do first and why?
4) In a café setting, which tasks do you enjoy most and least?

We look forward to receiving your application!