Barista

ENNISMORE; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

FAENA Movement invites a skilled Barista to join its luxury hospitality team in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on crafting espresso-based drinks, teas, and specialty beverages with precision and warmth, while ensuring flawless service and presentation.

You will maintain a clean workstation, handle inventory, and support onboarding. Prior luxury hospitality experience and knowledge of espresso preparation are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Barista in a high-volume or luxury hospitality environment.
• Knowledge of espresso preparation, specialty coffee, and brewing techniques.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Familiarity with POS systems and basic cash handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare espresso-based drinks, teas, and specialty beverages according to exact recipes and standards.
• Ensure consistent quality, presentation, and timely delivery of all beverages.
• Deliver warm, attentive, and knowledgeable service to enhance the guest experience.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked workstation throughout service.
• Monitor and replenish inventory of coffee, milk, syrups, and related supplies.
• Operate espresso machines, grinders, and brewing equipment safely and report issues promptly.
• Uphold all food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Process guest orders and payments accurately using the POS system.
• Demonstrate strong product knowledge to confidently recommend and upsell.
• Personalize service by engaging with guests and using names where appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure smooth service flow.
• Assist with setup before service and breakdown after shifts.
• Prepare mise en place to support peak service periods.
• Support onboarding of new team members by demonstrating beverage preparation and service standards.
• Maintain Faena service standards in appearance, behavior, and guest interaction.

Skills

Customer service

Guest engagement

Beverage preparation

Communication

Teamwork

Upselling

Time management

Clean workstation

Education

Barista certification

Tools

POS systems

Cash handling

Job description

The FAENA Movement is a journey of art culture and community Rooted in the soulful traditions of the South and elevated by imaginative design our culture celebrates authentic hospitality and transformative experiences We create spaces where dreams are brought to life through bold ideas meaningful collaboration and a deep sense of purpose As we continue our expansion into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia FAENA The Red Sea will mark a new chapter visionary in spirit exceptional in execution We re building more than a hotel we re shaping a world of beauty wonder and connection If you re driven by creativity excellence and a desire to be part of something extraordinary we invite you to help bring this vision to life

JOB OVERVIEW

The Barista is responsible for preparing and serving coffee espresso tea and specialty beverages with precision and warmth This role requires excellent attention to detail strong product knowledge and the ability to create memorable guest interactions in a fast-paced environment The Barista also supports the cleanliness inventory and presentation of the caf or coffee service area

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare espresso-based drinks teas and specialty beverages according to exact recipes and standards
• Ensure consistent quality presentation and timely delivery of all beverages
• Deliver warm attentive and knowledgeable service to enhance the guest experience
• Maintain a clean organized and fully stocked workstation throughout service
• Monitor and replenish inventory of coffee milk syrups and related supplies proactively
• Operate espresso machines grinders and brewing equipment safely reporting any issues promptly
• Uphold all food safety hygiene and sanitation standards
• Process guest orders and payments accurately using the POS system
• Demonstrate strong product knowledge of coffee beans brewing methods teas and specialty beverages to confidently recommend and upsell
• Personalize service by engaging with guests and where appropriate using names
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure smooth and efficient service flow
• Assist with setup before service and breakdown cleaning after shifts
• Prepare mise en place in advance to support peak service periods
• Support onboarding of new team members by demonstrating beverage preparation and service standards
• Maintain Faena service standards in appearance behavior and guest interaction

Previous experience as a Barista in a high-volume or luxury hospitality environment.Knowledge of espresso preparation, specialty coffee, and brewing techniques.Understanding of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.Familiarity with POS systems and basic cash handling procedures.Barista certification or hospitality training is an advantage.

SKILLS

• Strong customer service and guest engagement skills.
• Attention to detail in beverage preparation and presentation.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong product knowledge with the ability to recommend and upsell.
• Time management and multitasking abilities during peak service periods.
• Cleanliness and organization in maintaining workstation standards.
• Adaptability and calmness under pressure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Endure various physical movements throughout the work areasAbility to move safely in uneven terrain or in confined spacesRemain active, constantly moving, or prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer throughout work shiftMedium Work: Exerting up to 20kg of force occasionally, and/or 10kg of force frequently, and/or up to 5kg of constantly moving objects, may occasionally lift and/or move up to 15kg