We’re looking for an energetic, reliable Barista / Café All‑Rounder to join our team at The Warehouse Caffè / Cucina Sana, located inside a corporate business park. This is not a slow café role. Our customers are office professionals who come every day — speed, consistency, and personality matter.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare high-quality coffee (espresso‑based drinks, iced drinks)
- Prepare sandwiches, wraps, salads, and light food items
- Handle fast‑paced lunch rushes efficiently and calmly
- Take orders accurately and manage POS during busy periods
- Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards at all times
- Build genuine relationships with regular customers
- Communicate clearly with kitchen and team members
What We’re Looking For
- Barista experience preferred (corporate café experience is a plus)
- Able to work fast under pressure, especially during lunch hours
- Confident, friendly, and charismatic with customers
- Strong communication skills (English required)
- Team player with a positive attitude
- Well‑presented and professional
- Comfortable multitasking (coffee + food prep)
Desired candidate profile
- High school diploma or equivalent (not a must if experience), with additional certifications in barista training or coffee brewing preferred.
- A minimum of 1‑2 years of experience in a fast‑paced café or restaurant environment, showcasing a passion for coffee and customer service.
- Proficiency in English, with additional language skills being a significant advantage for diverse customer engagement.
- Strong technical skills in operating espresso machines, grinders, and brewing equipment with a keen attention to detail.
Important to Know
- This café is in a corporate building
- Lunch rush is intense and time‑sensitive
- Customers are regulars — service and connection matter as much as speed
- Quality and consistency are non‑negotiable
What We Offer
- Stable working environment
- Supportive team
- Opportunity to grow with an expanding F&B business
- Meals included
Monday-Friday
Location: JAFZA Jebel Ali
Skills
Required Skills
- Espresso‑based coffee preparation (hot & iced drinks)
- Ability to prepare sandwiches, wraps, salads, and light food
- Strong multitasking skills during peak hours
- Works efficiently under time pressure
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Comfortable using POS systems
- Maintains cleanliness and food safety standards
- Reliable, punctual, and well‑organized
Preferred Skills
- Experience in corporate cafés, business parks, or office buildings
- Ability to manage high-volume lunch rushes
- Strong memory for regular customers and their orders
- Team‑oriented and proactive attitudeBasic food handling and hygiene knowledge
Soft Skills (Very Important)
- Friendly, confident, and charismatic personality
- Professional appearance and attitude
- Calm under pressure
- Quick learner
- Strong work ethic