Head Barista – Copenhagen, Denmark
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
As Head Barista, you are responsible for ensuring high quality in every coffee experience. The position combines operational management with training, quality control, coffee program development, and much more. All of this is done to ensure consistency, a high professional standard, and a strong guest experience.
The Head Barista at Copenhagen Coffee Lab acts as a coffee specialist and supports both café managers and baristas in daily operations.
Coffee Quality Assurance
- Ensure consistent quality across all coffee products
- Monitor and control espresso brewing, recipes, and brewing standards
- Calibrate coffee machines and grinders daily/weekly
- Ensure proper handling and storage of coffee products
- Work with taste assessment and quality control
Training and Development
- Train new employees in coffee production and service
- Develop training materials and standard operating procedures
- Host workshops and ongoing courses
- Instruct teams in latte art, brewing methods, and workflows
Operations and Operational Support
- Assist cafés in daily operations and during busy periods
- Optimize workflow behind the bar
- Ensure proper maintenance of equipment
- Coordinate service and repairs of coffee machines
Product Development
- Contribute to the development of new beverages
- Test seasonal products
- Collaborate with marketing and product teams
Working Conditions
- Work may occur at multiple different locations
- Work may occur in the mornings, on weekends, and on holidays
- May include participation in events and courses outside normal working hours
Who are you?
- You have experience from the coffee industry, preferably with leadership experience
- You have the ability to teach and impart knowledge
- You have an eye for detail and high quality
- You are willing to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
What does Copenhagen Coffee Lab offer?
- The opportunity to develop in the position
- Plenty of responsibility and the chance to make your mark on training materials and much more
- A stable workday with close collaboration and fantastic colleagues
- Salary based on qualifications