Dubai Luxury Café Barista: Espresso & Service

SO/ Uptown Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

SO/ Uptown Dubai is seeking an enthusiastic Barista to join our stylish café team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. You will craft high-quality beverages, deliver friendly service, and contribute to a premium guest experience in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Coffee Shop Supervisor, you will handle orders, maintain equipment, follow UAE health and safety guidelines, and expand your coffee knowledge through ongoing training and practice within a luxury hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and English communication skills.
• Retail or F&B experience preferred.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of espresso machines and coffee equipment.
• Food safety certification or willingness to obtain certification as required by UAE regulations.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional, friendly service to customers, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
• Prepare and serve espresso, cappuccino, latte, cold brews, and teas following recipes.
• Handle end-to-end customer orders with accuracy and efficiency.
• Answer questions and provide recommendations based on customer preferences.
• Maintain inventory and ensure stock of supplies and baked goods.
• Operate and maintain coffee equipment, perform basic maintenance and coordinate repairs.
• Adhere to UAE health, safety and food hygiene guidelines.
• Follow sustainability standards and strive to improve service quality.
• Maintain a clean and organized café environment.
• Participate in training to expand coffee knowledge and stay updated on trends.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English fluency

Customer service

Problem solving

Punctual

Attention to detail

Team player

Cash handling

POS systems

Espresso knowledge

Espresso machines

Food safety

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS systems

Job description

SO/ Uptown Dubai is seeking an enthusiastic Barista to join our stylish café team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. You will craft high-quality beverages, deliver friendly service, and contribute to a premium guest experience in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Coffee Shop Supervisor, you will handle orders, maintain equipment, follow UAE health and safety guidelines, and expand your coffee knowledge through ongoing training and practice within a luxury hospitality setting.