Entry Level Opportunity - Barista

Emirates Leisure Retail (Australia) Pty Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Leisure Retail (Australia) Pty Ltd in Dubai is seeking enthusiastic Baristas to join our team. You will focus on delivering a perfect cup of handmade coffee while providing exceptional customer experiences in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Responsibilities include preparing hot and cold beverages, greeting customers, taking orders, handling cash with POS, and maintaining hygiene standards. You will collaborate with colleagues to ensure smooth daily operations and create memorable

Qualifications

• Previous Barista or café experience.
• Experience with cash handling and POS systems.
• Passionate about guest experiences and product recommendations.
• Able to communicate clearly with customers and team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold beverages, including espresso-based drinks, teas, and specialty items.
• Greet customers warmly, take orders, and provide recommendations.
• Operate coffee machines, grinders, blenders, and POS systems safely and efficiently.
• Follow health and safety standards and maintain hygiene and food safety practices.
• Restock supplies and assist with inventory.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth daily operation.
• Handle customer feedback and resolve issues professionally.

Skills

Barista

Customer service

Cash handling

POS system

Team player

Job description

Job Description:

About Us

Emirates Leisure Retail (ELR) and Maritime & Mercantile International (MMI) are subsidiaries of the Emirates Group, committed to excellence in the food and beverage industries. ELR operates a diverse portfolio of over 300+ food and beverage outlets across the globe, featuring internationally acclaimed brands like Costa Coffee UAE and Pret A Manger. MMI specialises in the distribution and retail of beverages, leveraging its expansive network to deliver world-class service and products. Together, ELR and MMI embody our businesses dedication to innovation, quality, and exceptional customer experiences.

About the Role

We’re looking for enthusiastic Baristas to join our team focused on delivering a perfect cup of handmade coffee while delivering exceptional customer experiences, ensuring high-quality service, and fostering a collaborative work environment. Whether in customer-facing roles, food preparation, or operational support, you’ll play a vital part in creating memorable experiences for our customers while working as part of a dynamic and supportive team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold beverages, including espresso-based drinks, teas, and specialty item
• Greet customers warmly, take orders, and provide recommendations based on preference
• Operate equipment or coffee machines, grinders, blenders, and POS systems efficiently and safely
• Follow health and safety standards by always adhering to hygiene and food safety regulation
• Restock supplies and assist with inventory
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth daily operation
• Handle customer feedback and resolve issue professionally

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Previous Barista or Café Experience
• With knowledge in cash handling & POS system
• Passionate about creating positive guest experiences, making product recommendations, or keeping operations running smoothly behind the scenes
• Able to interact clearly with customers and team members

Why Join

If you’re ready to be part of something exciting - where every day brings new experience and every guest interaction is a chance to make someone’s day, where teamwork and quality of service make all the difference, we’d love to hear from you!