Role Overview
Barista – Coffee Service in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Hospitality hiring opportunity for a skilled food and beverage professional who can prepare quality coffee beverages, operate barista equipment, maintain service standards, and support smooth outlet operations in a hotel environment.
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Industry: Hospitality | Function: Food & Beverage | Serving Experience: 1‑2 years experience in a 4‑5 star hotel | Job Type: Full‑time.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve coffee beverages according to prescribed recipes, preparation methods, presentation standards, and guest preferences.
- Operate espresso machines, coffee grinders, blenders, and related beverage equipment safely and efficiently.
- Maintain inventory of coffee beans, cups, syrups, milk, beverage supplies, and other outlet items required for daily operations.
- Monitor operating supplies and help reduce spoilage, wastage, and unnecessary consumption.
- Provide courteous, professional, efficient, and flexible service in line with hotel standards of performance.
- Follow established opening and closing procedures for the assigned outlet or service area.
- Maintain strong knowledge of food and beverage menu items and recommend suitable combinations to guests.
- Support natural upselling by suggesting alternative beverages, food pairings, promotions, and specialty coffee options.
- Keep the workplace, counter area, equipment, storage spaces, and surrounding service areas clean and organized at all times.
- Handle guest enquiries politely and efficiently while creating a positive service experience.
- Report guest complaints or service problems to supervisors when an immediate solution cannot be provided.
- Assist with follow‑up on guest concerns to support service recovery and satisfaction.
- Support monthly, quarterly, bi‑yearly, and yearly inventory checks for operating equipment and supplies.
- Report to duty punctually in the correct uniform and name tag.
- Maintain high standards of grooming, personal hygiene, and professional appearance.
- Build positive working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and other hotel departments.
- Follow the hotel employee handbook, internal rules, departmental standards, and operating procedures.
- Comply with fire, hygiene, health, safety, and local regulatory requirements.
- Attend training sessions, meetings, briefings, and skills development programs as required.
- Remain flexible to rotate within Food and Beverage sub‑departments or support other hotel areas when assigned.
- Carry out reasonable additional tasks requested by the Assistant Manager, supervisor, or hotel management.
Ideal Profile
- Diploma or degree in vocational hospitality, hotel management, food and beverage service, or a related field.
- 1‑2 years of experience in a 4‑5 star hotel, cafe, restaurant, resort, or similar hospitality environment.
- Practical knowledge of coffee preparation, espresso extraction, beverage recipes, milk steaming, and barista equipment operation.
- Understanding of food and beverage operational standards, policies, procedures, and service expectations.
- Ability to work neatly and efficiently while maintaining cleanliness, hygiene, and product consistency.
- Good communication skills with the ability to interact politely with guests and colleagues.
- Comfortable recommending beverages, answering menu questions, and supporting upselling in a guest‑friendly manner.
- Strong attention to detail in drink preparation, presentation, stock control, and service timing.
- Flexible approach to shift work, department rotation, training, and changing hotel business needs.
- Positive attitude, punctuality, and commitment to delivering friendly and professional hospitality service.
Skills Set
- Coffee preparation
- Espresso machine operation
- Coffee grinder operation
- Milk steaming
- Beverage presentation
- Barista service
- Food and beverage service
- Menu knowledge
- Guest service
- Upselling
- Inventory control
- Beverage stock monitoring
- Operating supplies control
- Opening and closing procedures
- Outlet cleanliness
- Hygiene standards
- Health and safety compliance
- Guest enquiry handling
- Complaint escalation
- Equipment handling
- Waste reduction
- Team coordination
- Hospitality communication
- Luxury hotel operations
Benefits
- Accor worldwide discounted hotel rates.
- Learning programs through Accor Academies.
- Growth opportunities within the property and across international hotels.
- Chance to support responsible hospitality initiatives such as Planet21.