Senior Barista

Cafe One; Manama; On-site; BHD 17,500 - 22,500; Full time

Job summary

A specialty café in Bahrain is looking for an experienced Senior Barista to prepare high-quality coffee beverages and lead a team of junior baristas. The ideal candidate has 3–4 years of barista experience, strong knowledge of coffee techniques, and a passion for customer service. This role offers full-time and part-time opportunities in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–4 years of barista experience, specialty coffee preferred.
• Strong knowledge of coffee brewing methods and grinder calibration.
• Ability to train and guide junior baristas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality espresso and specialty coffee beverages.
• Lead and mentor junior baristas.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in the café.

Skills

Espresso-based beverage preparation

Customer service

Leadership

Knowledge of coffee beans

Latte art

Job description

About Us

We are a fast-growing specialty café bringing unique coffee experiences to our community. Our brand is built on passion, creativity, and excellence — and we are looking for a skilled Senior Barista to join our team and lead by example.

Role & Responsibilities

As a Senior Barista, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing high-quality espresso-based and specialty coffee beverages with consistency.
• Leading and mentoring junior baristas to improve their skills and efficiency.
• Monitoring daily operations on the coffee bar, ensuring smooth workflow.
• Managing stock levels of coffee beans, milk, and related supplies.
• Maintaining cleanliness, hygiene, and safety standards in the bar area.
• Suggesting improvements for menu innovation and seasonal specials.
• Providing excellent customer service and enhancing the café experience.
• Supporting the management team in training, performance reviews, and daily planning.

Requirements

• Minimum 3–4 years of barista experience (specialty coffee preferred).
• Strong knowledge of coffee beans, brewing methods, latte art, and grinder calibration.
• Leadership skills with the ability to train and guide junior staff.
• Passion for customer service and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and peak hours.
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: BD BD per month

Expected hours: 9 per week