Coffee & Beverage Lead

applydubaijob.com; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Memories by L'ETO in Dubai is seeking an experienced Coffee & Beverage Lead to develop a high-quality specialty coffee program, oversee the brewing bar, and create innovative beverages while delivering an exceptional guest experience.

The successful candidate will help build a specialty coffee culture covering bean sourcing, roasting, brewing techniques, beverage development, and customer engagement, while leading a small team and maintaining outstanding beverage quality.

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 passion for continuous learning.
• UAE-based experience in specialty coffee or hospitality.
• 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 excellent coffee presentation and guest experience.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team.
• Maintain consistent beverage quality and operational excellence.
• Foster a welcoming and guest-focused environment.

Job description

Job Title: Coffee & Beverage Lead

Company: Memories by L'ETO

Industry: Hospitality / Specialty Coffee

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Experience: UAE-based experience in specialty coffee or hospitality

Qualification: Not specified

Salary: AED 8,000-12,000 per month (estimated)

Role Overview

Memories by L'ETO is hiring an experienced Coffee & Beverage Lead in Dubai. The role focuses on developing a high-quality specialty coffee program, overseeing brewing-bar operations, creating innovative beverages, and delivering an exceptional guest experience.

The successful candidate will help build a specialty coffee culture covering bean sourcing, roasting, brewing techniques, beverage development, and customer engagement.

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 excellent coffee presentation and guest experience
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team
• Maintain consistent beverage quality and operational excellence
• Foster a welcoming and 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 passion for continuous learning
• UAE-based experience in specialty coffee or hospitality
• 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, brewing and extraction, roasting, roast profiling, beverage development, sensory evaluation, team leadership, and guest experience management