Barista/Head of R&D

DK Corporation; Taguig; On-site; PHP 201,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

DK Corporation in Metro Manila invites applicants for a Beverage Specialist role focused on crafting and serving beverages to high quality standards.

You will develop and test drinks, standardize recipes, train baristas, monitor trends and ensure consistency across all offerings. The position is based on-site in Taguig and requires meticulous attention to taste, portioning, and safety.

Join DK Corporation to help improve menu items and drive guest satisfaction through quality beverages.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing beverages to standard recipes and quality checks.
• Ability to develop and test new drinks and seasonal offerings.
• Strong attention to portioning, presentation, and cost awareness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverages according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Develop, test, and improve coffee, non-coffee, seasonal, and signature beverages.
• Standardize recipes, preparation methods, serving sizes, and presentation.
• Ensure consistency in taste, quality, and presentation across all beverages.
• Assist in calculating recipe costs, food costs, and target margins with owners' guidance.
• Evaluate and recommend ingredients, suppliers, and product substitutions.
• Monitor ingredient usage, inventory, wastage, and product quality.
• Maintain cleanliness, food safety, and proper equipment operation.
• Train baristas on recipes, preparation techniques, and quality standards.
• Monitor beverage trends and customer feedback to recommend menu improvements and new products.
• Maintain updated recipes, R&D records, and beverage preparation SOPs.

Skills

Beverage preparation

Quality control

Recipe development

Team training

Food safety

Job description

• Prepare and serve beverages according to established recipes and quality standards.

• Develop, test, and improve coffee, non-coffee, seasonal, and signature beverages.

• Standardize recipes, preparation methods, serving sizes, and presentation.

• Ensure consistency in taste, quality, and presentation across all beverages.

• Assist in calculating recipe costs, food costs, and target margins in coordination with and with guidance from the owners.

• Evaluate and recommend ingredients, suppliers, and product substitutions.

• Monitor ingredient usage, inventory, wastage, and product quality.

• Maintain cleanliness, food safety, and proper equipment operation.

• Train baristas on recipes, preparation techniques, and quality standards.

• Monitor beverage trends and customer feedback to recommend menu improvements and new products.

• Maintain updated recipes, R&D records, and beverage preparation SOPs.