Barista @ Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown

InterContinental Hotels Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant hotel in Dubai is seeking a friendly and passionate Barista to craft specialty coffee and create memorable guest experiences. The ideal candidate will have prior barista experience, a warm personality, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include preparing artisanal beverages, engaging with customers, and ensuring hygiene standards. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for personal growth within a dynamic global company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefit package

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a barista in a café, hotel, or lifestyle environment.
• Comfortable working with espresso machines and grinders.
• Warm personality and ability to work in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Handcraft artisan and specialty coffee beverages.
• Engage with guests and recommend coffee blends.
• Maintain hygiene standards and keep the station organized.

Skills

Barista experience

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of coffee brewing

Ability to handle POS transactions

Tools

Espresso machines

Coffee grinders

Job description

At Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown, coffee is more than a drink, it is a moment, a mood, and a connection. We are looking for a friendly and passionate Barista who loves crafting great coffee and creating genuine guest experiences. If you enjoy engaging with people, have an eye for detail, and believe every cup tells a story, this role is made for you.

About Us

A little curiosity can take you anywhere. So, at Hotel Indigo ®, we do more than satisfy our guests' curiosity, we inspire them. Our passionate colleagues help create memorable and unique experiences for our guests; in a place truly connected to the local neighbourhood, infused with intriguing design and local flavours. Where every day brings new discoveries, fresh experiences, and unexpected ideas.

And just like our hotels, no two colleagues are the same. So, we’re curious about YOU. How will you inspire the eclectic rhythm in our hotels? How will you bring the local neighbourhood story to life? At Hotel Indigo® hotels, we’re excited to meet spirited characters who can delight the most curious guests.

The hotel boasts 269 tastefully decorated rooms, each thoughtfully designed to reflect the hotels neighbourhood story; the story of Dubai creek.

Your Day to Day

As our Barista, you will handcraft artisan and specialty coffee beverages with care, confidence, and creativity. From pulling the perfect espresso shot to pouring smooth latte art, you will turn quality beans into memorable cups.

You will chat with guests, recommend blends, explain brewing styles, and share your love for coffee in a natural, engaging way.

You will keep your station looking sharp, handle POS transactions smoothly, follow hygiene standards, and help keep the energy high even during busy rushes.

What We Need From You

We are looking for someone who has experience as a barista in a café, hotel, or lifestyle environment, and who genuinely enjoys the world of coffee.

You should be comfortable working with espresso machines, grinders, and different brewing methods, and curious about learning more about artisan and specialty coffee.

A warm personality, strong communication skills, and the ability to stay cool and focused during lively service hours are key. If you bring the right attitude and passion, we can help sharpen the skills.

What We Offer

Join us and not only can you benefit from the world of variety and opportunity that comes with working for a global organization, you can also look forward to being part of a company that will appreciate you for being you. We’ll reward all your hard work with a great salary and benefit package.

What’s more, because your career will be as unique as you are, we’ll give you all the tailored support you need to make a great start with IHG, be involved and grow. So, whoever you are, whatever you love doing, bring your passion to IHG and we’ll make sure you’ll have room to be yourself. Find out more about joining us today by going to careers.ihg.com

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