Specialty Barista - Gourmet Coffee & Latte Art

SIHAMCO; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 45,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary packages

Visa & Flights

Accommodation

Transportation Allowance

Career development

Internal promotions

Creative work culture

Premium events experience

Job summary

SIHAMCO is seeking a skilled Barista – Specialty Hot Drinks to join our hospitality team. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of specialty coffee and hot beverage preparation, with a passion for delivering high-quality drinks and exceptional guest experiences.

You will prepare and serve a range of specialty coffees, signature hot drinks, teas, and other crafted beverages, while maintaining consistency, presentation, and quality throughout service.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience as a Barista in a specialty coffee shop or premium hospitality setting.
• Strong knowledge of specialty coffee preparation and espresso-based beverages.
• Ability to operate professional espresso machines and grinders.
• Fluent English communication; additional languages are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality specialty coffee and hot beverages.
• Prepare espresso-based drinks including espresso, Americano, cappuccino, latte, flat white, macchiato, mocha, and other specialty drinks.
• Create and execute signature hot drinks, including seasonal and creative beverage recipes.
• Create high-quality latte art where required.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of espresso extraction, milk steaming, texturing, and temperature control.
• Produce consistent and high-quality drinks during busy service periods.
• Prepare specialty teas, hot chocolate, chai, matcha, and other non-coffee hot beverages as required.
• Follow standard recipes, portion sizes, preparation methods, and presentation guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organised barista station throughout service.
• Operate and care for espresso machines, grinders, brewing equipment correctly.
• Daily opening and closing procedures, including equipment cleaning and calibration.
• Monitor beverage supplies and communicate replenishment needs.
• Minimise waste while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, health, and safety procedures.
• Ensure beverages are presented to concept quality and aesthetics.
• Work closely with service and kitchen teams for smooth operations.
• Assist with new beverage development and testing.
• Maintain professional appearance, positive attitude, and high hygiene standards.

Skills

specialty coffee preparation

espresso-based beverages

latte art

customer service

high-volume environment

attention to detail

professional grooming

Fluent English

Tools

espresso machines

grinders

brewing equipment

Job description

SIHAMCO is seeking a skilled Barista – Specialty Hot Drinks to join our hospitality team. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of specialty coffee and hot beverage preparation, with a passion for delivering high-quality drinks and exceptional guest experiences.

You will prepare and serve a range of specialty coffees, signature hot drinks, teas, and other crafted beverages, while maintaining consistency, presentation, and quality throughout service.