Barista

Kimpton; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong is seeking a personable Barista to craft premium beverages and deliver warm hospitality. You’ll connect with guests, maintain a clean station, and contribute to tastings and seasonal product development.

We value at least 2 years of barista experience in quality cafes or hotels, a passion for coffee, and fluent English and Chinese. Mandarin or other languages are a plus. Join a team that values connection and creativity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of barista experience in quality-focused cafes or hotels.
• Passionate about coffee and curious about new brewing methods.
• Skilled with espresso machines and latte art; basic maintenance overview.
• Friendly, outgoing and able to connect with guests; strong English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving premium coffee beverages with care.
• Keeping station clean, efficient, and welcoming.
• Engaging guests in friendly conversation about coffee and daily life.
• Supporting cafe or lounge team during service rushes.
• Participating in tastings and seasonal product development.

Skills

Espresso machines

Latte art

Guest interaction

Bilingual English/Chinese

Job description

As the Barista at Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong, you'll serve more than great coffee - you'll serve connection, creativity, and comfort in every cup. Whether it's a guest's first espresso or a daily ritual, you craft each drink with precision, warmth, and personality.

A little taste of your day-to-day

Every day is different, but you'll mostly be:

• Preparingand serving premium coffee beverages with care
• Keeping your station clean, efficient, and welcoming
• Engaging guests in friendly conversation about coffee and daily life
• Supporting the café or lounge team during service rushes
• Participating in tastings and seasonal product development

What we need from you

• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a barista in quality-focused cafes or hotels
• Passionate about coffee, curious about new brewing methods
• Skilled in espresso machines, latte art, and basic maintenance
• Friendly, outgoing, and always ready to connect with guests
• Good commandin English and Chinese; Mandarin or other languages is an advantage

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only. Applicants who do not hear from us within six weeks should consider their applications unsuccessful.

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