Senior Barista

Confidential Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company is seeking a Senior Barista in the United Arab Emirates to lead daily coffee operations and uphold beverage quality and customer service at the cafe. The role requires strong leadership, inventory control, and food safety practices to maintain exceptional guest experiences.

The Senior Barista will support the Cafe Manager in staff training, improving efficiency and ensuring a clean, welcoming environment across shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Hospitality certification is an advantage.
• Professional Barista certification is preferred.
• Food Safety/HACCP certification is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve specialty coffee, tea, and other beverages according to company standards.
• Ensure consistency in beverage quality, presentation, and taste.
• Supervise and support baristas during daily operations.
• Train and mentor new baristas on coffee preparation, customer service and hygiene standards.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate stock replenishment.
• Maintain coffee machines, grinders and other equipment, ensuring regular cleaning and maintenance.
• Handle customer inquiries and resolve complaints professionally.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and health regulations.
• Manage opening and closing procedures, cash handling and POS transactions when required.
• Assist in achieving sales targets through upselling and promoting menu items.
• Coordinate with the kitchen and service team to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Customer service

Team supervision

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Hospitality certification

Professional Barista certification

Tools

Espresso machines

Coffee grinders

Job description

Job Title

Senior Barista

Location

United Arab Emirates

Department

Food Beverage Cafe Operations

Reports To

Cafe Manager Restaurant Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and customer-focused Senior Barista to lead daily coffee operations and deliver exceptional beverage quality and customer service The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in specialty coffee preparation team supervision inventory management and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety The Senior Barista will also support the Cafe Manager in training staff improving operational efficiency and ensuring an outstanding guest experience

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and serve specialty coffee tea and other beverages according to company standards Ensure consistency in beverage quality presentation and taste Supervise and support baristas during daily operations Train and mentor new baristas on coffee preparation customer service and hygiene standards Monitor inventory levels and coordinate stock replenishment Maintain coffee machines grinders and other equipment ensuring regular cleaning and maintenance Handle customer inquiries and resolve complaints professionally Ensure compliance with food safety hygiene and health regulations Manage opening and closing procedures cash handling and POS transactions when required Assist in achieving sales targets through upselling and promoting menu items Coordinate with the kitchen and service team to ensure smooth operations

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent (Hospitality certification is an advantage).Professional Barista certification is preferred.Food Safety/HACCP certification is an added advantage.