Barista/All Rounder

About Chihiro

Chihiro is a new café and bakehouse in Lucknow that blends the calm of a neighbourhood coffee space with the craft of a modern kitchen. Our menu is built around honest food: sandwiches, brunch plates, and bakes made from scratch, rooted in comfort but layered with creativity.

Led by our Head Pastry Chef & Owner, who trained in a Michelin-star kitchen and worked across large-scale bakeries in Canada and India, Chihiro is designed to be a space where good food and good energy go hand in hand. The kitchen runs on collaboration, curiosity, and craft; every team member contributes ideas, experiments, and takes pride in the details.

Position Overview

We're looking for a skilled Barista who can brew great coffee and create an equally great guest experience. This role covers espresso preparation, drink consistency, POS order-taking, guest service, basic beverage prep, and maintaining the overall cleanliness and flow of the coffee bar.

Our drinks menu includes espresso-based beverages, iced coffees, teas, matcha, and seasonal specials, crafted to complement our sandwiches, brunch plates, and fresh bakes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare espresso-based drinks, cold coffees, teas, matcha, and seasonal beverages with consistency.
• Manage daily calibration, grinder settings, and equipment care.
• Take customer orders on the POS system accurately and efficiently.
• Provide warm, attentive service — guiding guests through the menu and pairing suggestions.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness at the coffee bar, FOH counters, fridges, and equipment.
• Work closely with the Assistant Barista and FOH team to ensure smooth service flow.
• Keep track of inventory: milk, beans, ice, syrups, teas, and daily restocks.
• Participate in beverage R&D for specials and new drink ideas.
• Uphold Chihiro's hospitality standards — calm, patient, and detail-focused.

Skills & Experience

• 1–2 years of barista or café FOH experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of espresso extraction, milk steaming, and drink consistency.
• Ability to run a fast, efficient coffee bar during peak hours.
• Comfort with POS systems, billing, and accurate order handling.
• Knowledge of hygiene, sanitation, and equipment cleaning routines.
• Excellent communication and guest interaction skills.
• Team-first mindset — collaborative, respectful, and eager to learn.

Compensation

• Salary based on experience and skill (competitive for Lucknow market).
• Opportunities to learn across sections and contribute to seasonal drink R&D.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From ₹20,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person