Luxury Café Barista: Espresso & Guest Experience

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

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.