Head Barista

As Head Barista at Anne&Max, you’ll be a hands-on leader who coaches and inspires, while sharing your knowledge and passion for our specialty coffee in a practical way.

Start of the day

You start by setting up the bar and coffee machines so that everything is ready for a good start to the day. Together with the other baristas, you briefly discuss the schedule and key points to focus on. You check to make sure everything is in place and ensure that everyone knows what the focus of the day is.

Throughout the day

You’ll actively work behind the bar, preparing specialty coffees and other beverages while keeping an eye on quality and teamwork in the lounge. You’ll help your colleagues in the lounge as needed, share your knowledge, and ensure that everyone works happily and according to the Anne&Max methodology. In between, you’ll keep the bar tidy, restock supplies, and monitor the quality of the specialty coffee. Later in the day, you’ll coordinate with the manager on how to structure next week’s barista training,

End of the Day

After your shift, you’ll work with the baristas to thoroughly clean the bar, restock supplies, and make sure everything is neatly set up and ready for the next day. You’ll briefly review the day, provide feedback where necessary, and ensure a smooth handoff.

  • 70% Collaborate, lead, and inspire
  • 20% Orienting and Training Roommates
  • 10% Setting daily and/or weekly goals

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Become Head Barista at Anne&Max

As Head Barista at Anne&Max, you’ll work alongside the other baristas to create our guests’ first moment of joy. You’ll prepare specialty coffee and other beverages with care and ensure that every order meets Anne&Max standards. From behind the bar, you’ll keep an eye on things and help create the warm, living-room-like atmosphere that makes our guests feel welcome.

In addition, you’ll lead the barista team on the shop floor. You’re a hands-on manager who coaches, mentors, and inspires colleagues while sharing your knowledge and passion for coffee in a practical way.
In doing so, you’ll work to ensure an optimal guest experience, efficient operations, and the achievement of the “living room’s” goals.

This is our ideal colleague…

  • Assertive, decisive, and flexible
  • Strong communication skills and a customer-oriented approach
  • Stay organized and be able to adapt quickly
  • A good command of the Dutch language is a plus
  • At least 1 year of relevant hospitality experience

"On an ideal workday, the team works well together according to the daily schedule you've drawn up. In addition, the atmosphere among everyone— cozy —is positive, both with colleagues and guests."

Anouk Head Barista | Anne&Max Amsterdam Zuid
Anne&Max Employee

Growth Path

At Anne&Max, you grow on your own terms. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance in your role, together we’ll identify your strengths and explore how you can further develop them.

  1. As a barista, you create moments of joy every day with the perfect specialty coffee and a warm smile. Behind the bar, you ensure that flavor, hospitality, and pace come together, all while continuing to develop your skills as a barista.

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  2. As Head Barista, you provide daily guidance on the floor and actively contribute to the team. You coach and motivate colleagues, monitor the quality of our specialty coffee, and ensure that every guest can count on a little moment of happiness. In addition, you help brainstorm ways to make our processes and performance in the “living room” a little better every day.

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  3. As an Assistant Manager, you’ll work alongside the Manager or Franchisee to ensure the smooth operation of restaurant , where hospitality, quality, and team development are key priorities. You’ll actively participate on the floor, assign tasks, and take charge of day-to-day operations when the Manager or Franchisee is absent.

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  4. As Operations Manager, you ensure that the lounge runs smoothly every day, with a strong team, the highest quality, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. You’re visible on the floor, coaching your team while keeping track of the schedule, costs, and results.

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  5. Do you aspire to become an entrepreneur? If so, you have the opportunity to grow into a franchisee. As a franchisee, you’ll be an entrepreneur within the Anne&Max family. You’ll open your own “living room” in the city, build a strong and enthusiastic team, and bring the Anne&Max vision to life every day. You’ll be responsible for the success of your “living room” and for creating the warm atmosphere that Anne&Max is known for. And you won’t be on your own—you’ll receive support in business management, marketing, operations, and personal development. Find out more here: https://www.annemax.nl/open-jouw-eigen-annemax/

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Anne&Max Employee

Barista

As a barista, you create moments of joy every day with the perfect specialty coffee and a warm smile. Behind the bar, you ensure that flavor, hospitality, and pace come together, all while continuing to develop your skills as a barista.

View job openings

Head Barista

As Head Barista, you provide daily guidance on the floor and actively contribute to the team. You coach and motivate colleagues, monitor the quality of our specialty coffee, and ensure that every guest can count on a little moment of happiness. In addition, you help brainstorm ways to make our processes and performance in the “living room” a little better every day.

View job openings

Assistant Manager

As an Assistant Manager, you’ll work alongside the Manager or Franchisee to ensure the smooth operation of restaurant , where hospitality, quality, and team development are key priorities. You’ll actively participate on the floor, assign tasks, and take charge of day-to-day operations when the Manager or Franchisee is absent.

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General Manager

As Operations Manager, you ensure that the lounge runs smoothly every day, with a strong team, the highest quality, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. You’re visible on the floor, coaching your team while keeping track of the schedule, costs, and results.

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Franchisee

Do you aspire to become an entrepreneur? If so, you have the opportunity to grow into a franchisee. As a franchisee, you’ll be an entrepreneur within the Anne&Max family. You’ll open your own “living room” in the city, build a strong and enthusiastic team, and bring the Anne&Max vision to life every day. You’ll be responsible for the success of your “living room” and for creating the warm atmosphere that Anne&Max is known for. And you won’t be on your own—you’ll receive support in business management, marketing, operations, and personal development. Find out more here: https://www.annemax.nl/open-jouw-eigen-annemax/

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What Your Future Colleagues Say About Working at Anne&Max

Cune, a colleague at Anne&Max
@Cune

I was looking for a place that uses sustainable products. I was immediately excited when I came across Anne&Max. There’s a really great work atmosphere, and it’s always a blast with the guests. It feels like a second home.

Job Application Process

  1. You can apply by clicking the "Apply" button ± 3 business days
  2. Response to Your Job Application ± 2 weeks
  3. Job Interview ± 2 weeks
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Why Work at Anne&Max

At Anne&Max, we’re a living room for our guests and for each other. We create moments of carefree happiness, and it’s precisely those little moments that make a (work)day brighter. It starts with you. When you feel at home, are seen, and are given the space to grow, that shines through in everything we do together. We summarize this in four pillars:

  1. Personal

    At Anne&Max, you can be yourself, and there’s room for your personality, your ideas, and your needs.

  2. Connection

    As roommates, you support each other, trust each other, and feel like you belong every day.

  3. Flourish

    At Anne&Max, you’ll have the freedom to discover what energizes you. With us, you can grow both personally and professionally and seize opportunities.

  4. Enchant

    At Anne&Max, we enchant not only our guests but you as well. We take great care of our housemates, offering sincere attention, little surprises, and moments of joy that will stay with you.

Facts and Figures

  • Living rooms throughout the Netherlands

    We have living rooms throughout the Netherlands where you can work.

  • 800+ colleagues

    Join our team of more than 800 enthusiastic roommates.

    Male/Female ratio: 40/60% Average age: 20 years

  • Flexible work hours

    Take advantage of flexible work hours that fit your lifestyle.

  • Comfortable work clothes

    Enjoy comfortable, stylish (and sustainable) T-shirts and sweaters during your workday.