Barista Cover Letter Template
An Australian barista cover letter template for café and coffee jobs.
See the cover letter →Barista Resume Template (Australia)
For baristas and café all-rounders applying for coffee roles in cafés, restaurants and coffee shops.
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Lucas Romano
04xx xxx xxx | lucas.romano@example.com | Fitzroy, VIC
Career Objective
Friendly barista with over a year of café experience, comfortable making consistent espresso drinks during busy morning rushes. Skilled in milk texturing, latte art and keeping the coffee station clean and organised. Looking for a part-time or casual barista role in a busy, quality-focused café.
Key Skills
- Espresso extraction and dialling in grinders
- Milk texturing and basic latte art
- Fast, consistent coffee in peak periods
- Friendly customer service
- Taking orders and using POS systems
- Cleaning and maintaining espresso machines
- Food safety and hygiene
- Working as part of a busy team
Education
Barista course (coffee making skills)2024
Training provider example, Melbourne, VIC
Short course covering espresso, milk texturing and machine care.
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)2023
Secondary school example, Melbourne, VIC
Work Experience
BaristaMar 2025 – Present
XXXX Café, Fitzroy, VIC
- Make espresso coffees for a busy café serving the morning commuter rush
- Dial in the grinder each morning and keep coffee quality consistent
- Take orders, process payments and keep the counter and machine area spotless
Café All-RounderJan 2024 – Feb 2025
XXXX Bakery Café, Carlton, VIC
- Served customers, ran food and cleared tables during weekend shifts
- Trained on the coffee machine and moved into a regular barista role
- Helped with opening and closing duties, including cleaning and restocking
Licences & Certifications
- Food safety (food handler) certificate
- Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)
- First Aid certificate (HLTAID011)
Referees
Referees available on request.
Next steps
Once your resume is ready
Pair it with a cover letter, then apply and follow up with confidence.
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Read the guide →Resume Checklist
Run through this before you send your resume — the basics, tailoring, Australian conventions and a final check.
Open the checklist →Frequently asked questions
What should I put on a barista resume?
Your coffee skills (espresso, milk texturing, latte art, dialling in), experience in busy cafés, customer service, POS use, cleaning and food safety, plus your availability for early mornings and weekends.
Can I get a barista job with no experience?
Yes, many cafés train new staff. Lead with customer service, reliability and any café or hospitality work, and consider a short barista course to show you are serious. A trial shift is common.
Do I need a certificate to be a barista?
There is no required licence to make coffee, but a barista course helps if you are new. A food safety (food handler) certificate is useful, and you need an RSA if the café serves alcohol.
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