Reporting to the Store Manager, the Coffee Manager at the Carhartt WIP Coffee Shop Kings Cross is the heartbeat of the space - setting the standard for both exceptional coffee and genuine customer connection. In this role, you’ll lead and inspire a passionate barista team, champion outstanding coffee quality, and create an environment where people feel welcomed, energised, and part of the wider Carhartt WIP community.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a deep appreciation for high-quality coffee, and is passionate about building a space where people come together.
Your Responsibilities
Champion specialty coffee excellence, ensuring every drink served meets the highest quality standards.
Create a welcoming atmosphere where customers feel part of the Carhartt WIP community.
Engage with customers, building relationships that turn first-time visitors into regulars.
Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing barista team who share a passion for coffee and hospitality.
Oversee daily operations including opening, closing, and smooth service flow during busy periods.
Manage rotas aligned with customer footfall and business needs.
Ensure stock levels, ordering, and waste management are effectively controlled.
Ensure the coffee shop environment reflects the Carhartt WIP aesthetic and brand values.
Support in-store activations, community events, and collaborations that bring the space to life.
Take ownership of sales performance and operational KPIs.
Handle customer feedback and resolve issues professionally and proactively.
Ensure all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards are consistently met.
Maintain coffee equipment and ensure the bar area is always clean, organised and operating efficiently.
Your Profile
A natural leader who motivates and inspires teams to deliver exceptional service, with demonstrable management experience.
Passionate about creating meaningful customer connections and memorable experiences.
Strong communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment.
Deep appreciation for specialty coffee and commitment to quality.
Strong barista knowledge including espresso preparation, milk texturing, and workflow efficiency.
Strong understanding of KPIs, sales performance, and operational efficiency.
Confident managing rotas, stock levels, and day-to-day operational challenges.
Aligned with the Carhartt WIP Brand
Skills Required
- Demonstrable management experience
- Leadership skills to motivate and inspire teams
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Deep appreciation for specialty coffee and commitment to quality
- Strong barista knowledge, including espresso preparation, milk texturing, and workflow efficiency
- Understanding of KPIs, sales performance, and operational efficiency
- Experience managing rotas, stock levels, and daily operational challenges
- Alignment with the Carhartt WIP brand
What We Do
Carhartt manufactures premium clothing known for exceptional durability, comfort, quality of construction and fit that you can feel in the fabrics and see in the performance. Established in Detroit in 1889, our corporate headquarters is today located in Dearborn, Michigan and our U.S. facilities are located in Kentucky and Tennessee. We have company-owned retail locations throughout the U.S. and our flagship store is located in Midtown, Detroit. We are proud to be making best-in-class apparel for the active worker. Our work environment is friendly, business casual, family oriented and welcoming to all. Our dedication to quality is not only reflected in our products but also in our people. At Carhartt, we are committed to providing our consumer with a brand they can trust and depend on, our associates with career challenges and rewards and our communities with support and assistance. “I believe that when a man wears an article that I manufacture, his self-respect is increased because he knows that it is made by an honest manufacturer, who is honest with his employees. - Hamilton Carhartt ” Carhartt. Outworking them all since 1889
