Specialty Coffee Barista

AROUND THE BLOCK INVESTMENTS LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

AROUND THE BLOCK INVESTMENTS LLC in Dubai is seeking a skilled barista to craft espresso-based drinks, pour-overs, and other specialty beverages with precision. You will work in a vibrant cafe, delivering consistent quality and a memorable guest experience.

Join our team to engage customers with coffee knowledge, maintain clean workspaces, and help with equipment care. This role rewards teamwork, attention to detail, and creative input for seasonal drinks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years as a barista in a specialty coffee environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a wide range of specialty coffee drinks with precision and consistency.
• Engage customers with product knowledge, coffee recommendations, and personalized service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the barista station and café.
• Calibrate coffee equipment daily and ensure all machinery is in excellent working condition.
• Monitor inventory and restock coffee beans, milk, syrups, and barista tools as needed.
• Follow health, hygiene, and safety guidelines at all times.
• Assist in training new staff on coffee preparation and service standards.
• Contribute ideas for seasonal drinks and improving the coffee program.

Skills

Barista experience

Latte art

Customer service

Beans knowledge

Team player

Cleanliness

Tools

Espresso machine operation

Grinder calibration

Milk texturing

Job description

• Prepare a wide range of specialty coffee drinks (espresso-based, pour-over, Chemex, etc.) with precision and consistency.
• Engage customers with product knowledge, coffee recommendations, and personalized service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the barista station and café.
• Calibrate coffee equipment daily and ensure all machinery is in excellent working condition.
• Monitor inventory and restock coffee beans, milk, syrups, and barista tools as needed.
• Follow health, hygiene, and safety guidelines at all times.
• Assist in training new staff on coffee preparation and service standards.
• Contribute ideas for seasonal drinks and improving the coffee program.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a barista in a specialty coffee environment (minimum 1–2 years preferred).
• Solid knowledge of coffee beans, roast profiles, grind settings, and manual brewing methods.
• Skilled in latte art and espresso machine operation.
• Passion for coffee culture and continuous learning.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and cleanliness.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and in a team setting.