Craft Barista: Seasonal Beverages & Personal Service

Earth Hotels; Dubai; On-site; AED 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Earth Hotels in Dubai seeks a Barista who crafts high-quality coffee and beverages, delivering consistency, craftsmanship, and a warm, intentional atmosphere. You will contribute to guest satisfaction through excellent product quality, smooth service flow, and a personal, memorable barista experience.

Join a team that values seasonally inspired menus and sustainability, while maintaining a well-stocked, clean station and supporting the broader F&B operation during busy periods.

Qualifications

• Prepare and serve all coffee, tea, and non-alcoholic beverages to brand standards.
• Understand and promote Earth-sourced ingredients and signature coffee blends.
• Customize beverages based on guest preferences and dietary needs.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and organized barista station at all times.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve all coffee, tea, and non-alcoholic beverages to brand standards.
• Understand and promote Earth-sourced ingredients and signature coffee blends.
• Customize beverages based on guest preferences and dietary needs.
• Stay up to date with seasonal drink menus and confidently promote new offerings.
• Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and portion control for every drink.
• Greet Earthlings warmly and create an engaging, welcoming experience.
• Offer recommendations and guide guests through the beverage menu confidently.
• Remember regular guests' preferences whenever possible.
• Maintain a warm and consistent vibe aligned with the Earth Hotels personality.
• Handle guest feedback professionally and support quick service recovery when needed.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and organized barista station at all times.
• Follow daily prep lists and ensure the station is fully stocked for service.
• Clean and maintain equipment including espresso machines, grinders, and brewing tools.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate restocking needs to the F&B Supervisor.
• Encourage the use of reusable cups and sustainable packaging.
• Compost coffee grounds where applicable and separate waste properly.
• Educate Earthlings on Earth Hotels impact initiatives when relevant.
• Reduce wastage through accurate preparation and responsible stock handling.
• Accurately input orders into the POS system and ensure billing accuracy.
• Process payments responsibly and follow cash-handling procedures.
• Maintain accountability for transactions and daily operational accuracy.
• Coordinate closely with the service team to ensure smooth guest flow.
• Support the wider F&B operation during busy periods when needed.
• Maintain positive communication and contribute to a strong team culture.
• Dial in grinders and check espresso dose, yield, extraction and taste against approved recipes at opening and when conditions change.
• Store milk correctly, identify alternative milks clearly and follow approved cross-contact controls for dairy and other allergens.
• Complete espresso machine, grinder, steam wand and brewing-equipment cleaning according to manufacturer guidance and approved schedules.
• Record calibration checks, cleaning completion, beverage waste and equipment faults; refer technical repairs to Engineering.
• Attend role-specific induction, menu and beverage training, SOP and sequence-of-service training and mock service.
• Support assigned station setup, equipment familiarisation and opening checklists; report missing items, defects and training gaps before launch.
• Follow approved hygiene, allergy communication, safety and emergency procedures; report incidents and unsafe conditions promptly.
• Carry out additional reasonable duties within training and competence as assigned by management.

Job description

Earth Hotels in Dubai seeks a Barista who crafts high-quality coffee and beverages, delivering consistency, craftsmanship, and a warm, intentional atmosphere. You will contribute to guest satisfaction through excellent product quality, smooth service flow, and a personal, memorable barista experience.

Join a team that values seasonally inspired menus and sustainability, while maintaining a well-stocked, clean station and supporting the broader F&B operation during busy periods.