HEAD BARISTA

Grain Cafe; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Grain Cafe in Dubai is seeking a Head Barista to lead a skilled team and drive exceptional coffee quality in a fast-paced café environment.

You will oversee beverage development, maintain recipe consistency, and train baristas to deliver premium drinks while ensuring hygiene and safety standards are met. The role requires strong leadership and a passion for coffee innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in the UAE, preferably in Specialty Coffee.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in specialty coffee preparation and brewing methods.
• Excellent experience in preparing and developing hot and cold beverages.
• Passionate about coffee, beverage innovation, and continuous professional development.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to lead, train, and motivate a team of baristas.
• Ability to maintain consistent quality, presentation, recipes, and beverage standards across operations.
• Experience in beverage development, recipe creation, costing, and menu development is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of coffee beans, extraction, espresso calibration, grinders, and coffee equipment.
• Ability to monitor inventory, reduce wastage, and maintain proper stock control.
• Strong understanding of hygiene, food safety, and health & safety standards.
• Good computer skills and ability to prepare reports when required.
• Fluent English communication skills, both spoken and written.
• Valid UAE Driving License is required.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced café environment.

Skills

UAE experience in coffee

Specialty coffee knowledge

Leadership & training

Beverage development

Inventory & cost control

Job description

JOB VACANCY – HEAD BARISTA

Location: Dubai, UAE

We are looking for a highly skilled and passionate Head Barista to join our team in Dubai.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in the UAE, preferably in Specialty Coffee.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in specialty coffee preparation and brewing methods.
• Excellent experience in preparing and developing hot and cold beverages.
• Passionate about coffee, beverage innovation, and continuous professional development.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to lead, train, and motivate a team of baristas.
• Ability to maintain consistent quality, presentation, recipes, and beverage standards across operations.
• Experience in beverage development, recipe creation, costing, and menu development is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of coffee beans, extraction, espresso calibration, grinders, and coffee equipment.
• Ability to monitor inventory, reduce wastage, and maintain proper stock control.
• Strong understanding of hygiene, food safety, and health & safety standards.
• Good computer skills and ability to prepare reports when required.
• Fluent English communication skills, both spoken and written.
• Valid UAE Driving License is required.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced café environment.

The Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for a professional, energetic, creative, and ambitious leader who is passionate about the coffee industry and always looking for ways to improve products, develop the team, and enhance the overall customer experience.

Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Skills

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in the UAE, preferably in Specialty Coffee.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in specialty coffee preparation and brewing methods.
• Excellent experience in preparing and developing hot and cold beverages.
• Passionate about coffee, beverage innovation, and continuous professional development.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to lead, train, and motivate a team of baristas.
• Ability to maintain consistent quality, presentation, recipes, and beverage standards across operations.
• Experience in beverage development, recipe creation, costing, and menu development is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of coffee beans, extraction, espresso calibration, grinders, and coffee equipment.
• Ability to monitor inventory, reduce wastage, and maintain proper stock control.
• Strong understanding of hygiene, food safety, and health & safety standards.
• Good computer skills and ability to prepare reports when required.
• Fluent English communication skills, both spoken and written.
• Valid UAE Driving License is required.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced café environment.