Dubai Luxury Barista — Craft Coffee at a 5-Star Hotel

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MOstay programme

Health & wellness benefits

Duty meals

Staff transportation

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai is seeking a Barista to join the Restaurants, Bars & Experiences team. You will craft creative beverages, assist wait staff, and support daily bar operations in a luxury setting.

Applicants should have 3 years of experience as a Barista/Bartender in high-end venues, with 2 years in a luxury hotel or resort. English required; Arabic or other languages a plus. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Hold a High School qualification or equivalent; a degree or Higher National Diploma in Hospitality/Hotel/Business Management is preferred.
• 3 years’ experience as a Barista/Bartender in a high-end bar with top service levels; 2 years in luxury hotel/resort settings.
• English required; Arabic or other languages an advantage.
• Familiar with POS and cashiering procedures; able to explain beverage offerings clearly.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; well-organised with attention to detail.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and work varied shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Explain the outlet concept and beverage offerings to guests.
• Prepare and garnish a wide range of drinks including coffee, espressos, blended drinks and teas.
• Handle customer complaints professionally and report to managers.
• Set up the bar daily and monitor ingredients and stock.
• Clean and sanitise areas and label products correctly.
• Assist in creating new drinks for promotions and may perform cashiering duties.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

Hospitality/Hospitality Management diploma

High School diploma

Tools

Point-of-Sale (POS)

Cashiering procedures

Job description

Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai is seeking a Barista to join the Restaurants, Bars & Experiences team. You will craft creative beverages, assist wait staff, and support daily bar operations in a luxury setting.

Applicants should have 3 years of experience as a Barista/Bartender in high-end venues, with 2 years in a luxury hotel or resort. English required; Arabic or other languages a plus. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.