Barista

palazzoversacedubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Palazzo Versace Dubai is seeking an experienced Barista to join our luxury hospitality team. You will craft and serve premium beverages, ensuring exceptional quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced, multicultural setting.

The role requires strong English communication, a passion for hospitality, and flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays in a prestigious Dubai hotel. You will collaborate with the F&B team to maintain standards and guest delight.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Barista, preferably in luxury hospitality.
• Good knowledge of coffee preparation techniques.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Positive attitude with a passion for hospitality.
• Excellent attention to detail and presentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Good command of English; additional languages are an advantage.
• Flexible to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a wide range of hot and cold beverages, including specialty coffee, tea, and other drinks.
• Maintain consistently high standards of beverage quality, presentation, and taste.
• Provide friendly, professional, and attentive service to guests.
• Take and accurately process guest orders and payments.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and organization of the bar and work areas.
• Ensure coffee machines, equipment, and utensils are properly maintained and cleaned.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with inventory control.
• Follow hotel standards, food safety regulations, and departmental procedures.
• Handle guest requests and feedback professionally and efficiently.
• Work closely with the Food & Beverage team to ensure smooth daily operations.

Skills

Barista experience

Coffee knowledge

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Hospitality mindset

Multicultural environment

English language

Espresso machine operation

Tools

Espresso machine operation

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve a wide range of hot and cold beverages, including specialty coffee, tea, and other drinks.

• Maintain consistently high standards of beverage quality, presentation, and taste.

• Provide friendly, professional, and attentive service to guests.

• Take and accurately process guest orders and payments.

• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and organization of the bar and work areas.

• Ensure coffee machines, equipment, and utensils are properly maintained and cleaned.

• Monitor stock levels and assist with inventory control.

• Follow hotel standards, food safety regulations, and departmental procedures.

• Handle guest requests and feedback professionally and efficiently.

• Work closely with the Food & Beverage team to ensure smooth daily operations.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Barista, preferably within a 5-star hotel, luxury restaurant, café, or high-end hospitality environment.

• Good knowledge of coffee preparation techniques and beverage service.

• Strong customer service and communication skills.

• Positive attitude with a passion for hospitality.

• Excellent attention to detail and presentation.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

• Good command of English; additional languages are an advantage.

• Flexible to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.