PHRS Hospitality Experts is currently looking for an experienced and passionate Barista to join the Food & Beverage team of a prestigious luxury hospitality property in Dubai, UAE.
This opportunity is ideal for a coffee professional with strong technical skills, a passion for guest service, and previous experience in luxury hotels, premium cafés, or high-end restaurant environments.
About the Role
As a Barista, you will be responsible for preparing and serving premium coffee and specialty beverages while delivering a warm, personalized, and memorable guest experience.
You will combine strong coffee knowledge, technical preparation skills, and attention to presentation with the service standards expected in a luxury hospitality environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve a wide range of specialty coffees, teas, and other hot and cold beverages.
- Ensure all beverages are prepared consistently according to established recipes, quality, and presentation standards.
- Deliver warm, professional, and personalized service to every guest.
- Maintain strong knowledge of coffee origins, blends, brewing methods, and beverage preparation techniques.
- Confidently recommend beverages based on guest preferences.
- Perform espresso machine calibration and ensure consistently high coffee quality throughout service.
- Demonstrate strong milk texturing, latte art, and beverage presentation skills.
- Maintain coffee machines, grinders, and other equipment in excellent working condition.
- Complete opening, mise-en-place, service, and closing procedures for the assigned area.
- Monitor stock levels and ensure correct storage and rotation of products.
- Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and organization throughout the work area.
- Support upselling initiatives and contribute to achieving outlet revenue objectives.
- Participate in daily pre-service briefings and ongoing product and service training.
- Work closely with the wider Food & Beverage team to ensure smooth and efficient service.
- Stay up to date with current coffee trends, techniques, and new beverage concepts.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Barista in a luxury hotel, premium café, specialty coffee shop, fine-dining restaurant, or similar high-end hospitality environment.
- Strong knowledge of specialty coffee, espresso preparation, brewing methods, and coffee equipment.
- Excellent milk texturing and latte art skills.
- Strong attention to quality, consistency, and beverage presentation.
- Excellent guest service and communication skills.
- Confident, engaging, and professional personality.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment.
- Strong attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness and organization.
- Passion for coffee and awareness of current specialty coffee and beverage trends.
- Fluent English is required.
- Additional languages are an advantage.
- Previous luxury hospitality or Middle East experience is highly desirable.
Position Details
Position: Barista
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Department: Food & Beverage
Employment Type: Full-Time / International Contract
Employment Benefits
- Competitive salary package.
- Service charge.
- Shared company accommodation.
- Company-provided transportation to and from work.
- Meals on duty.
- Private medical insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Flight allowance every 24 months.
- Uniform provided by the company with complimentary laundry service.
- International learning and career development opportunities.
- Employee benefits across the company's international luxury hospitality portfolio.
Working Schedule
Alternating weekly roster: 5 working days with 2 days off, followed by 6 working days with 1 day off.
Minimum 48 working hours per week, excluding meal breaks. Daily shift schedules vary depending on the outlet and department.
Ready for Your Next International Career Move?
If coffee is your passion and you have the technical skills, personality, and commitment to service excellence required in luxury hospitality, we would love to hear from you.