Barista, Aelia

Kerzner International Management; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerzner International Management's One&Only One Za’abeel in Dubai seeks a Barista to join the luxury hotel bar team. Assist in planning and directing bar operations to deliver quality beverages in a clean, efficient space that aligns with brand standards and drives guest satisfaction.

You should have 2 years’ experience in a luxury hotel or restaurant bar, a strong coffee knowledge, inventory management skills, and proficiency with MS Office, POS systems and restaurant reservations software.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in a similar role in a luxury hotel or restaurant.
• Understanding the origin of coffee and grading models.
• Knowledge of coffee trends and inventory management.
• Proficient with MS Office, POS systems and reservation software.
• Flexible hours and strong guest-service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the bar team to plan, organize and direct bar operations to deliver quality beverages.
• Maintain coffee stocks, sales data, and coffee menu."
• Review the coffee offering to keep it current and appealing to a diverse guest base.
• Support Outlet Managers and staff to drive coffee sales.
• Provide training and share knowledge to develop coffee skills across the team.
• Ensure beverage sales meet forecasted targets and maintain food safety standards.

Skills

Coffee knowledge

Inventory management

Communication

Leadership

Flexible hours

Tools

MS Office

POS systems

Restaurant reservations systems

Job description

Barista, Aelia

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At One&Only, we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation, creativity, precision, empathy and warmth. We tailor every aspect of our guests’ stay to bring their dreams and desires to life. With an atmosphere that’s chic but wonderfully unstuffy, and a team who are meticulous but warm, we seek to exceed our guests’ expectations at every possible turn.

Behold the dawn of a new, all-encompassing resort experience in Dubai – One&Only One Za’abeel. A vibrant hub for business, a magnetic stage for entertainment, and a haven for inner-city wellness, this new Dubai resort will be more than a trailblazing icon of the skyline, and it will be an utterly unrivalled urban oasis. With abundant knowledge and generosity, we anticipate our guest’s every need and surpass expectations. Whether we are designing the perfect family day out or arranging a romantic private dinner, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of playfulness, discovery and adventure. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion.

About The Role

Assist the bar team to plan, organize and direct all processes of the Bar operations to ensures the bar provides quality beverages in a clean and tidy workspace and deliver consistent service in line with the One&Only One Za’abeel Standard Opening Procedures and achieves maximum revenue and profit in line with the budget and forecast.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that all coffees are stored, presented and served to the required standards
• Assist in creating, maintaining and developing all coffee stocks, sales data and coffee menu
• Regularly review the coffee offering in line with the current trends and ensure that the list appeals to a diverse customer base
• Support Outlet Managers and staff in driving the sales of coffees.
• Share knowledge and encourage the team to develop their coffee knowledge further through regular training sessions
• Liaise with L&D department to provide structured content for wider trainings
• Responsible for assisting and ensuring that the beverage sales forecasted for the outlet are met
• Gather guest preferences and record it in seven-rooms (restaurant reservations system) under the “Coffee” segment/tag
• Contribute to a positive food safety culture and comply with the O&O FSMS & Codex HACCP and Dubai Municipality food safety requirements.
• Ensure honesty and integrity in the way tasks are executed and records maintained.
• Report immediately to the immediate supervisor on any concerns that may be observed or realized which may affect food safety.
• Maintain an interest in food safety matters, actively participate in food safety training and be aware of all the control measures and record keeping for which they are directly responsible.
• Any other duties as assigned

About You

• 2 years’ experience in a similar role in a luxury hotel or restaurant
• Understand the origin of coffee and how to categorize as per the industry grading models
• In-depth theoretical knowledge regarding regionality, cultivation, history, ceremonies, steeping and temperatures.
• Able to manage inventory accurately and efficiently
• Working with high volume restaurants is preferred
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Committed to and passionate about the food and beverage industry
• Willing to work flexible hours
• Experience MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, POS systems, Restaurant Reservations Systems

Our brand is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, intuitive, generous, and spontaneous in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.