Head Barista - Reports To: Executive Chef / Restaurant Manager

Recruits Management Consultancy; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Head Barista in Dubai, where you will lead coffee operations and ensure exceptional guest experiences. You will manage a team, maintain quality standards, and engage with customers to create an inviting café atmosphere. We seek a passionate, customer-focused leader with deep coffee knowledge.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

Opportunities for skill development and training

Creative input on menu development

Supportive, team-focused work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Barista or Senior Barista.
• Strong knowledge of specialty coffee and brewing methods.
• Excellent leadership skills with a passion for café culture.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality espresso-based beverages consistently.
• Lead and supervise the barista team to ensure excellent customer service.
• Monitor daily coffee operations and manage inventory levels.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Leadership

Knowledge of Coffee

Multitasking

Education

Barista Certification

Higher Education - Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Point-of-Sale (POS) Systems

Coffee Brewing Equipment

Job description

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Head Barista to lead our coffee operations and deliver an exceptional guest experience. As the face of our coffee bar, the Head Barista will be responsible for maintaining the highest quality standards in coffee preparation, presentation, and service—while mentoring and managing a team of baristas.

The ideal candidate is customer-focused, detail-oriented, and has a deep understanding of specialty coffee, brewing methods, and café culture.

Key Responsibilities
Prepare and serve high-quality espresso-based and brewed coffee beverages consistently

Lead, train, and supervise the barista team to ensure excellent customer service and product quality

Monitor daily coffee operations, inventory, and equipment maintenance

Ensure proper calibration of grinders, espresso machines, and brewing tools

Develop seasonal coffee menus and signature drinks in collaboration with management

Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in all barista workstations in line with health and safety regulations

Engage with customers to create a warm, welcoming café environment

Handle customer feedback and resolve service issues professionally

Maintain and manage inventory levels of coffee, milk, and supplies; place orders as needed

Conduct regular quality checks and ensure adherence to SOPs and brand standards

Requirements
Proven experience as a Head Barista or Senior Barista in a specialty café or restaurant

Strong knowledge of coffee beans, roasting levels, brewing methods, and latte art

Excellent leadership and team management skills

Passion for customer service and café culture

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems and inventory management

Barista certification or formal coffee training is a plus

Flexibility to work morning shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed

What We Offer
Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

Opportunities for skill development and training in specialty coffee

Creative input on menu development

A supportive, team-focused work environment

If you're passionate about coffee and love leading a team, we'd love to hear from you.
Join us in creating an unforgettable coffee experience.-Requerimientos- Educación mínima: Educación superior - Licenciatura
7 años de experiencia
Idiomas: Inglés
Edad: entre 26 y 60 años
Conocimientos: Aprendizaje
Palabras clave: directivo, mando, gobierno, regencia, executive, managing, ejecutivo, cocinero, lider, jefe, gerente, manager, director, chief, lead, jefatura, regente