Coffee & Beverage Lead

Memories by L'ETO; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Memories by L'ETO in Dubai is seeking an experienced Coffee & Beverage Lead to shape an exceptional coffee program, develop innovative beverages, and oversee daily operations while delivering outstanding guest experiences. You will spearhead bean sourcing, roasting, brewing techniques, and beverage development, building a specialty coffee culture with a hands-on, guest-focused team.

This role offers the chance to mentor a dedicated brewing bar, drive quality standards, and create memorable

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in specialty coffee, beans, brewing, and extraction.
• Experience with coffee roasting and roast profiling.
• Excellent sensory evaluation and tasting skills.
• Experience in beverage and recipe development.
• Genuine curiosity about coffee and a passion for continuous learning.
• UAE-based experience within the specialty coffee or hospitality industry.
• Experience leading and developing small teams.
• Confidence working in an open, guest-facing environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Guest-focused, detail-oriented, and hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the specialty coffee and beverage program.
• Oversee daily operations of the brewing bar.
• Develop innovative coffee beverages and recipes.
• Manage bean sourcing, roasting, and brew quality standards.
• Ensure exceptional coffee presentation and guest experience.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team.
• Maintain consistent beverage quality and operational excellence.
• Foster a welcoming, guest-focused environment.

Skills

Specialty coffee

Roasting profiling

Brewing techniques

Sensory evaluation

Beverage development

Team leadership

UAE experience

Guest experience

Organizational skills

Communication

Job description

Memories by L'ETO is looking for an experienced Coffee & Beverage Lead to join its team in Dubai. This role is ideal for a passionate coffee professional who can shape an exceptional coffee program, develop innovative beverages, and oversee daily operations while delivering an outstanding guest experience.

The successful candidate will play a key role in building a specialty coffee culture, from bean sourcing and roasting to brewing techniques, beverage development, and customer engagement. This opportunity offers the chance to lead a dedicated brewing bar focused on craftsmanship, quality, and continuous innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the specialty coffee and beverage program.
• Oversee daily operations of the brewing bar.
• Develop innovative coffee beverages and recipes.
• Manage bean sourcing, roasting, and brew quality standards.
• Ensure exceptional coffee presentation and guest experience.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team.
• Maintain consistent beverage quality and operational excellence.
• Foster a welcoming, guest-focused environment.

Requirements:

• Strong expertise in specialty coffee, beans, brewing, and extraction.
• Experience with coffee roasting and roast profiling.
• Excellent sensory evaluation and tasting skills.
• Experience in beverage and recipe development.
• Genuine curiosity about coffee and a passion for continuous learning.
• UAE-based experience within the specialty coffee or hospitality industry.
• Experience leading and developing small teams.
• Confidence working in an open, guest-facing environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Guest-focused, detail-oriented, and hands-on approach.

Strong knowledge of:

• Specialty Coffee
• Coffee Brewing & Extraction
• Roasting & Roast Profiling
• Beverage Development
• Sensory Evaluation
• Team Leadership
• Guest Experience Management