Café Assistant - Al-Futtaim Group - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
The Café Assistant is responsible for maintaining high standards of hospitality, food presentation, and hygiene throughout the trading day. The role ensures an exceptional customer experience through professional service, efficient product preparation, and adherence to health and safety standards within the café and fresh counter areas.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Restaurants
Function: Food & Beverage Serving
Salary: 4000-6000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain high-quality hospitality and counter presentation standards throughout operating hours.
- Use the Ready-to-Trade and product checklists to ensure opening standards are met and maintained.
- Display and replenish products according to visual and merchandising guidelines.
- Prepare food and beverages according to company standard operating procedures.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of all counters, seating areas, and equipment under "Clean As You Go" principles.
- Identify and report equipment faults or maintenance needs.
- Educate customers about product features, offers, nutritional details, and pairing suggestions.
- Promote and upsell menu items, special offers, and new products to drive sales.
- Support customers with special orders, takeaway requests, and other services.
- Conduct product tastings and sampling sessions where applicable.
- Maintain stock accuracy through daily counts, proper waste recording, and timely system updates.
- Adhere to cold chain, food temperature, and expiry control processes.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene regulations.
- Monitor and maintain safe working conditions for both customers and staff.
Ideal Profile
- High school diploma; bachelor's degree preferred.
- 4 to 5 years of experience in food and beverage service or retail food operations.
- Knowledge of F&B hygiene standards with valid food safety certification.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Friendly, confident, and customer-focused with a positive attitude.
- Physically fit and able to stand for extended periods.
- Team-oriented with the ability to work under pressure.
Skills Set
- Food and beverage service
- Customer engagement and upselling
- Hygiene and safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Stock control and merchandising
Benefits
- Join one of the UAE's most reputable and diversified business groups.
- Work in a dynamic retail and F&B environment serving global brands.
- Opportunity for career growth within a customer-focused organization.
- Be part of a culture based on respect, collaboration, excellence, and integrity.