Barista
The Barista prepares high-quality coffee and other beverages while providing attentive service to customers in the UAE. The role works closely with the front-of-house and kitchen teams, with success measured by consistent drink quality, accurate orders and a welcoming customer experience.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare espresso-based drinks, brewed coffee, teas and other beverages to established recipes
- Operate and maintain espresso machines, grinders and other beverage equipment
- Take customer orders accurately and process payments through the point-of-sale system
- Recommend beverages and explain menu items based on customer preferences
- Maintain clean, organised and well-stocked service and preparation areas
- Monitor the quality, freshness and presentation of ingredients and finished drinks
- Follow food handling, hygiene and workplace safety procedures
- Receive deliveries and rotate coffee, milk, syrups, cups and other supplies
- Work with the team to manage service flow and resolve customer concerns professionally
Requirements
- Previous barista or café service experience is preferred, although suitable entry-level candidates may be considered
- Practical knowledge of espresso preparation, milk steaming and beverage presentation
- Ability to operate a point-of-sale system and handle cash and card payments accurately
- Good spoken English and clear customer service communication; Arabic is an advantage
- Ability to work neatly, follow recipes and maintain consistent quality
- Basic understanding of food hygiene, equipment cleaning and stock rotation
Nice to have
- Specialty coffee training or a recognised barista certificate
- Experience with latte art and manual brewing methods
- Experience in a café, hotel, restaurant or other hospitality setting in the UAE
- Knowledge of coffee beans, roast profiles and beverage pairing
Skills
- Espresso preparation
- Milk steaming
- Latte art
- Customer service
- Point-of-sale operation
- Cash handling
- Food hygiene
- Stock control
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Housing and transport allowances, or a total monthly package that includes them
- Duty meals and uniform
- Medical insurance
- Employment visa and work permit, at the company's cost
- Paid annual leave: at least 30 days for each full year of service, as the UAE Labour Law sets out
- Annual air ticket allowance
- End-of-service benefits as UAE law sets out
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