Luxury Café Barista: Specialty Coffee & Guest Experience

SOFITEL; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 33,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Center is seeking an enthusiastic Barista to join our team. You will craft high-quality specialty beverages and deliver exceptional guest service in a luxury setting.

Responsibilities include welcoming guests, educating on coffee options, preparing drinks, and maintaining cleanliness and stock. Flexibility for varied shifts and a passion for hospitality are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Food & Beverage and/or retail experience within the last 2 years.
• Proven barista experience with demonstrated expertise in specialty coffee preparation.
• Proficiency with espresso machines, grinders and other caf equipment.
• Strong cash handling skills and experience with point-of-sale (POS) systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Experience in a luxury hospitality or upscale caf environment.
• Multilingual abilities, particularly Arabic language skills.
• Experience with inventory management and stock rotation.
• Knowledge of latte art and advanced coffee presentation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming guests, informing them about specials or new items, answering questions and accepting orders and payments.
• Promotes coffee consumption by educating customers and selling coffee and related equipment and accessories.
• Preparing and serving a variety of coffee drinks along with pastries.
• Sells coffees and equipment by explaining differences in beans and machines and demonstrating operation of brewing equipment.
• Prepares and sells coffee drinks by following prescribed recipes and preparation techniques.
• Generates revenues by attracting new customers and expanding services and products.
• Maintains inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply and stocking equipment, pastries, and cookies.
• Keeps equipment operating by following instructions and performing maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Barista experience

Espresso machines

Cash handling

Customer service

Multilingual Arabic

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Stock management

Tools

POS systems

Espresso grinders

Job description

Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Center is seeking an enthusiastic Barista to join our team. You will craft high-quality specialty beverages and deliver exceptional guest service in a luxury setting.

Responsibilities include welcoming guests, educating on coffee options, preparing drinks, and maintaining cleanliness and stock. Flexibility for varied shifts and a passion for hospitality are essential.