Barista

وودن كوفي; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Wooden Coffee in Riyadh is seeking a friendly barista to prepare and serve beverages to a high standard. You will calibrate grinders, operate espresso machines, and ensure a clean, organized work area while delivering an exceptional hospitality experience.

You will welcome customers, assist with choices, take orders accurately, and uphold food safety. The role emphasizes teamwork, detail, and a willingness to learn in a dynamic cafe environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in specialty coffee or hospitality is preferred, but training is available.
• Previous cafe experience helps, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specialty coffee beverages and hot/cour beverages per recipes and standards.
• Calibrate grinder and adjust extraction for consistency.
• Operate espresso machine and maintain equipment cleanliness.
• Greet customers professionally and assist with beverage choices.
• Receive and prepare orders accurately within the required time.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety at all stages.
• Set up at shift start and shutdown at end.
• Monitor inventory of essentials and notify supervisor when low.
• Handle feedback and escalate complaints to supervisor when needed.
• Collaborate with team and follow policies.

Skills

Arabic fluency

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

English advantage

Job description

General Purpose of the Role

Prepare and serve beverages according to the approved quality standards at Wooden, provide a distinctive hospitality experience for customers, and maintain the cleanliness and readiness of the work area.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Prepare specialty coffee, hot and cold beverages according to the approved recipes and standards.

2. Calibrate the coffee grinder and adjust extraction to achieve consistent quality.

3. Operate the espresso machine and other equipment, while maintaining and cleaning them.

4. Welcome customers in a professional manner, assist them in choosing beverages, and answer their inquiries.

5. Receive orders and prepare them accurately and within the specified time.

6. Comply with cleanliness and food safety standards at all stages of preparation.

7. Set up the work area at the start of the shift and shut it down at the end.

8. Monitor the inventory of essential materials and inform the supervisor when supplies run low.

9. Handle customers' feedback and complaints professionally, and elevate them to the supervisor when needed.

10. Collaborate with team members and comply with management instructions and company policies.

Requirements

Qualification and Experience:

• Previous experience in specialty coffee or hospitality (preferred; not required if training is available).

Skills:

• Ability to work efficiently under pressure during peak times.

• Good communication and customer service skills.

• Attention to detail and commitment to standards.

• Ability to work as part of a team.

• Willingness to learn and develop in the field of specialty coffee.

• Fluency in Arabic; English is an added advantage.