Barista (Saudi National)

Calo Inc.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Calo Inc. in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Barista to join the Calo Cafe team and support daily operations with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will follow established coffee recipes, operate professional equipment, and deliver friendly, product-focused service while embodying Calo's culture. This role requires English proficiency and prior cafe experience.

Qualifications

• Saudi national is required.
• Must currently reside in Saudi Arabia.
• Minimum 1 year of Barista experience in cafes.
• Certified Barista certificate is required.
• Proficient English communication.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to coffee recipes when preparing them.
• Maintain brewing equipment functionality and report issues.
• Attend to customers’ orders and preferences.
• Present Calo's culture and values professionally to customers.
• Ensure cafe operations meet quality standards and are timely.
• Resolve issues and manage problematic situations effectively.
• Comply with sanitation and safety standards.
• Maintain positive relations with coworkers.

Skills

Coffee knowledge

Customer service

English communication

Leadership

Machinery operation

Education

Barista certification

Tools

Coffee machines

Job description

About Calo

Launched in Bahrain in November of 2019, Calo is on a mission to make healthy easy. We're a team of dedicated people driving this mission by providing better, faster, and cheaper ways to access food through technology.

Role overview

To function as a Barista for the Calo Cafe to work alongside the Cafe Manager and to successfully support the operation in accordance with the standard of the company in all daily operations.

The successful candidate will employ their coffee knowledge and Interpersonal skills to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our customers' satisfaction.

Main Responsibilities

• Adhere to coffee recipes when preparing them
• Maintain brewing equipment functionality and reporting possible issues
• Being attentive to customers’ orders and preferences
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with customers while presenting Calo's culture and values
• Ensure that the cafe operates in a timely manner that meets our quality standards
• Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation
• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers

Ideal Candidate

Qualifications

• Must be Saudi National
• Must be currently present in KSA
• Must have had a minimum of 1 year of previous experience in cafes as a Barista
• Must have a certified Barista certificate
• Must be a proficient communicator in English

Knowledge and competency

• Adequate coffee knowledge and different coffee mixtures
• Ability to differentiate coffee aromas, and their taste
• Extensive hands-on experience with professional coffee machines
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills
• A good understanding of useful computer programs and the ability to learn new ones
• Ability to communicate effectively, particularly in written form

Personality

• Strong communicator
• Pleasant personality and able to lead with empathy