LERA Barista

LERA is looking for a matcha & coffee barista for our two Amsterdam bars: LERA De Pijp and LERA inside the NUDE PROJECT store. You’ll work across both locations.
Location: LERA De Pijp (Ferdinand Bolstraat 146) & LERA at NUDE PROJECT, Amsterdam

We care about good matcha.
We care about details.
We care about energy.

Not fake-happy service.
Not chaotic environment.
Just warm, attentive hospitality with good taste.

What you’ll do

• Prepare and serve LERA matcha drinks, espresso-based coffee, tea-based drinks, cold drinks, and seasonal specials according to our recipes and quality standards.

• Whisk, pour, and finish each drink consistently, making sure taste, texture, colour, and presentation are right — on both matcha and coffee.

• Dial in the espresso machine, steam milk properly, and keep coffee quality consistent throughout the day.

• Set up the bar before service with all ingredients, tools, cups, packaging, and display items ready.

• Take orders accurately, process payments, and keep the guest flow smooth during busy moments.

• Offer simple recommendations based on taste preferences, dietary needs, and matcha or coffee curiosity.

• Keep the bar, tools, equipment, fridges, surfaces, and guest area clean, organised, and stocked throughout the day.

• Follow hygiene and food safety standards at all times.

• Monitor product quality, including matcha freshness, coffee extraction, milk texture, toppings, and overall drink presentation.

• Support opening and closing tasks, including prep, storage, cleaning, counting, and resetting the space.

• Communicate clearly with the team when ingredients, packaging, or products are running low.

• Work closely with the LERA team and the NUDE PROJECT store team to keep service calm, clear, and efficient.

• Support in-store moments when needed, such as tastings, launches, content shoots, or NUDE PROJECT events.

About you

• Friendly, but not fake.

• Fast, but not messy.

• Detail-oriented.

• Calm under pressure.

• Comfortable working with people — and comfortable in a retail environment where shoppers, music, and the bar all share one space.

• Interested in matcha, coffee, food, drinks, fashion, design, lifestyle, or hospitality.

• You notice when something is off.

  • A messy counter.

  • A drink that doesn't look right.

  • A guest waiting too long.

  And you fix it before anyone has to ask.

Must have

Hands-on barista experience: you can pull espresso, steam and pour milk.

Hands-on matcha experience: you’ve prepared matcha drinks before.

A good eye for presentation. Availability on weekends.

Amsterdam-based.

English is enough. Dutch is not required.

What we offer

• A role in a growing matcha brand in Amsterdam, working at our De Pijp bar and inside the NUDE PROJECT store.

• A small team with high standards and good energy.

• Training on LERA recipes, coffee, and service.

• A beautiful product to work with.

• Room to grow as the brand grows.

• And yes, a lot of matcha. And coffee.

Apply for the job

Fill in the short form below. It takes about 5 minutes.

No long motivational essay needed.

Just be real.
We like that.

We reply to everyone within 5 working days.

This is not an entry-level role. Being a fast learner is not a substitute for hands-on experience. You should already be able to make espresso and matcha drinks and steam milk. We train the LERA menu, not the basics.