Raquel Weston – Cafe Manager
Raq grew up in the Bundoora area and now lives in Diamond Creek. She has a background in disability services, administration, hospitality and owned a shopfitting company for 20 years. She loves food and people, is married to Jason and has three adult children.
Darlene(Dar) Deluso – Assistant Cafe Manager
Dar is a dedicated hospitality professional originally from the Philippines, now based in Australia for the past six years. With nearly ten years of experience in both front and back-of-house roles, she currently serves as the Assistant Manager at Sycamore Tree Cafe. Dar thrives in fast-paced service environments, known for her calm and collected approach under pressure and her genuine passion for customer service. She has earned multiple certificates and diplomas to continually grow in the hospitality field. Outside of work, Dar enjoys photography, nature walks, beach days, and spending time with her partner together with their two rescue cats -who keep her humble by knocking things off shelves like they pay rent.
Her motto? “Stay calm, caffeinate, and carry on.”
Liam Williamson – Barista
Liam grew up in West Heidelberg and originally started as a volunteer. He quickly became an indispensable part of the coffee shop and then became an employee in recognition of his excellent coffee making skills. Liam is sometimes known as the “dancing barista” because of his boundless energy!