Café Lead/ Head Barista
Café Lead & Barista
Job Summary
Full-Time | In-Person | Rosemont & Plateau, MontréalRalia is opening a new café concept on June 1, and we're looking for an experienced café operator and barista to help us bring it to life; from the espresso machine we choose, to the beans we pour, to the rhythm of our mornings.
This is a hands-on role for someone who has run a café before and is ready to shape one from the ground up, with the full support of a women-led team that values your ideas, your craft, and your wellbeing.
What you'll do
● Help us set up the café from scratch, sourcing equipment, selecting our espresso machine, choosing beans, and designing the cafe layout● Build relationships with local roasters, farms, and suppliers that align with our values
● Develop our coffee and food menu with attention to seasonality, nutrition, and waste
● Open, run, and close the café day-to-day with care and consistency
● Train and support café staff as the team grows
● Manage inventory, ordering, and cost tracking
● Create and maintain opening/closing protocols, POS flow, and quality standards
● Contribute café content and moments to our social media (Instagram, LinkedIn)
● Be a warm, recognizable face for regulars and the community we're building
Who you are
● 2+ years of café experience, with hands-on barista skills and a real love for the craft● You've helped open or significantly shape a café before, or you're ready to
● Passionate about nutrition, sustainability, and where ingredients come from
● Excited by the creative side: menu development, sourcing, café aesthetics, the small details that make a place feel like somewhere
● Organized, reliable, and steady in a fast-paced morning rush
● Warm with customers, generous with your team, and grounded in your values
● Comfortable in a women-led environment and open to a more feminine, relational approach to business
● Tech-savvy : comfortable with Cluster, ClickUp, Instagram, Claude and learning new tools
● Bilingual: fluent in spoken and written English and French
● MAPAQ certification (or willing to obtain it)
Availability
● Early mornings, weekdays, and some weekends ; this is a café, after all● Flexible and present, especially in the opening months as we find our rhythm
Position Details
● Full-time, in-person on location in Rosemont and the Plateau● Competitive salary based on experience
● Income growth opportunities as the café expands
Perks & Benefits (after 3 months)
● Monthly wellness budget for your mental and physical health
● Flexible schedule
● Overnight perks at one of our properties in Quebec or Costa Rica
● An inclusive, supportive environment that values rest, communication, and balance
● The chance to grow with a regenerative, women-led hospitality brand
● Work in a space built around community, sustainability, and meaningful experiences
About Us
We are women-led real estate developers building investments that prioritize people and the planet. Our spaces, from event venues to overnight stays to this new café, are designed to bring people together and inspire connection, creativity, and joy.At our core, we value community, compassion, and sustainability, and we work hard to create a team culture where every person feels supported, heard, and trusted to bring their best ideas forward.
Apply by emailing your CV and a short introduction to cindy@ralia.ca
Pay: $24.00-$31.00 per hour
Benefits
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- Wellness program
