MECCA Bourke Street | Barista

MECCA Brands; Makkah Al Mukarramah; On-site; SAR 48,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MECCA Brands is seeking experienced Baristas for their new Café MECCA in Makkah, combining beauty and coffee culture. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of barista experience, exceptional customer service skills, and a passion for coffee. Enjoy a supportive work environment with ample growth opportunities and exclusive perks.

Benefits

Up to 40% off for employees and family

Generous product allowance

World-class training

Work-life balance with flexible shifts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Barista or in a café.
• Sound knowledge of coffee-making techniques.
• Familiar with La Marzocco Linea equipment.

Responsibilities

• Craft specialty beverages and deliver exceptional customer experiences.
• Operate espresso machines and ensure cleanliness of café space.
• Collaborate with team to support an integrated in-store experience.

Skills

Customer Service

Coffee-Making Techniques

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

La Marzocco Linea

Job description

Since 1997, MECCA has redefined beauty in Australia and New Zealand, pioneering retail innovation to help our community look, feel, and be their best. Now, nearly 27 years on, we’re launching one of the world’s largest beauty destinations: our 4,000sqm Bourke Street Flagship. Set to become a Melbourne landmark, it will house over 200 brands, 80 new experiences and services, and exclusive MECCA concepts—from clinical skin services and a Beauty Atelier to our biggest Perfumeria, an Apothecary, MECCAVersity auditorium, and a mezzanine devoted to gifting.

This is the future of beauty at MECCA—and we’d love you to be part of it.

For the first time ever, MECCA is launching Café MECCA – a celebration of Melbourne’s world-class hospitality. In partnership with award-winning specialty coffee roaster Seven Seeds, we’re bringing together beauty and coffee culture in our new Bourke Street flagship. We’re on the lookout for experienced Baristas to join this exciting new concept. You’ll craft exceptional coffee and beverages, while creating memorable, meaningful moments with every customer. Combining technical precision with warm, genuine hospitality, you’ll help shape a space that feels both elevated and inviting.



Life as a Barista at MECCA:

• Join an experienced team of A-players who are passionate about exceptional service.
• World-class training with continuous upskilling from one of Melbourne’s best brands, Seven Seeds.
• Work with state-of-the-art coffee equipment, La Marzocco Linea
• Enjoy work-life balance with rotating weekend roster and shift start times from 8am
• Grow your career and unlock future opportunities within an exciting, innovative company.
• Enjoy exclusive perks, including up to 40% off to treat yourself and your immediate family, plus a generous product allowance (subject to company policy).
  
  

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Craft specialty beverages and signature drinks that deliver that perfect MECCA moment, every single time
• Welcome each customer with genuine warmth and expert knowledge, making every interaction feel personal and special
• Operate espresso machines, grinders, and brewing equipment with precision and confidence, creating consistently exceptional results
• Keep the café space pristine and organised, upholding the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety that reflect our commitment to excellence
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with restocking to ensure we're always ready to deliver seamless service
• Work collaboratively with retail and café team members to support integrated in-store experience
  
  

What success looks like in this role:

• Absolutely loves great coffee
• Can confidently deliver an exceptional customer experience in line with MECCA’S customer service standards
• Can demonstrate minimum of 2 years’ previous experience as a barista or in a café/food service environment
• Can demonstrate sound knowledge of coffee-making techniques and equipment
• Familiar around La Marzocco Linea
• Ability to show an active commitment to continuous learning and improvement
• Can work effectively and safely as part of the team to ensure the successful running of the store
• Always upholding the MECCA values
  
  

Apply today – we can’t wait to hear all about your love for all thing’s beauty!

If successful, as part of your application you will be invited to a 1:1 in-person interview! If you need any additional support throughout our recruitment process, please just let us know via [e-mail]

More than makeup:

• At MECCA, we're committed to being a force for good – within and beyond the beauty industry. Through our sustainability initiative,MECCA M-PACT, we’re transforming our business by building environmental and social sustainability-focused thinking into our operations – from our products and footprint to our brands and suppliers.
• We believe that beauty has the power to change lives. Through our social change movement, MECCA M-POWER, we support a group of over 20 incredible organisations dedicated to creating a future where the next generation can thrive. We strive to fight for women by ensuring their access to education, improving their health, safety and well-being, empowering female-led businesses, supporting women to become financially secure and independent and elevating women's voices in politics and public life.
  
  

Join us, and together we can make the world over.

To learn more about life at MECCA Brands, please visit https://www.mecca.com.au/retail-careers.html