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Job Description and Requirements
Barista - Coffee ServiceJob Snapshot
Role: Barista - Coffee Service
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospitality
Function: Food & Beverage Serving
Experience: 1-2 years experience in a 4-5 star hotel
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Barista - Coffee Service in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Hospitality hiring opportunity for a skilled food and beverage professional who can prepare quality coffee beverages, operate barista equipment, maintain service standards, and support smooth outlet operations in a hotel environment. This role is ideal for a service-focused candidate with practical coffee preparation knowledge, strong guest interaction skills, and the ability to deliver friendly, efficient, and consistent beverage service.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospitality
Function: Food & Beverage Serving
Salary: 2500-4000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job
Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Barista - Coffee Service supports the guest dining and beverage experience by preparing coffee drinks according to approved recipes, maintaining beverage supplies, operating espresso machines and grinders, and keeping the outlet clean and organized. The position also assists with food and beverage service, guest enquiries, upselling, inventory checks, hygiene standards, and flexible department support based on hotel business needs.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and serve coffee beverages according to prescribed recipes, preparation methods, presentation standards, and guest preferences.
* Operate espresso machines, coffee grinders, blenders, and related beverage equipment safely and efficiently.
* Maintain inventory of coffee beans, cups, syrups, milk, beverage supplies, and other outlet items required for daily operations.
* Monitor operating supplies and help reduce spoilage, wastage, and unnecessary consumption.
* Provide courteous, professional, efficient, and flexible service in line with hotel standards of performance.
* Follow established opening and closing procedures for the assigned outlet or service area.
* Maintain strong knowledge of food and beverage menu items and recommend suitable combinations to guests.
* Support natural upselling by suggesting alternative beverages, food pairings, promotions, and specialty coffee options.
* Keep the workplace, counter area, equipment, storage spaces, and surrounding service areas clean and organized at all times.
* Handle guest enquiries politely and efficiently while creating a positive service experience.
* Report guest complaints or service problems to supervisors when an immediate solution cannot be provided.
* Assist with follow-up on guest concerns to support service recovery and satisfaction.
* Support monthly, quarterly, bi-yearly, and yearly inventory checks for operating equipment and supplies.
* Report to duty punctually in the correct uniform and name tag.
* Maintain high standards of grooming, personal hygiene, and professional appearance.
* Build positive working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and other hotel departments.
* Follow the hotel employee handbook, internal rules, departmental standards, and operating procedures.
* Comply with fire, hygiene, health, safety, and local regulatory requirements.
* Attend training sessions, meetings, briefings, and skills development programs as required.
* Remain flexible to rotate within Food and Beverage sub-departments or support other hotel areas when assigned.
* Carry out reasonable additional tasks requested by the Assistant Manager, supervisor, or hotel management.
Ideal Profile
* Diploma or degree in vocational hospitality, hotel management, food and beverage service, or a related field.
* 1-2 years of experience in a 4-5 star hotel, cafe, restaurant, resort, or similar hospitality environment.
* Practical knowledge of coffee preparation, espresso extraction, beverage recipes, milk steaming, and barista equipment operation.
* Understanding of food and beverage operational standards, policies, procedures, and service expectations.
* Ability to work neatly and efficiently while maintaining cleanliness, hygiene, and product consistency.
* Good communication skills with the ability to interact politely with guests and colleagues.
* Comfortable recommending beverages, answering menu questions, and supporting upselling in a guest-friendly manner.
* Strong attention to detail in drink preparation, presentation, stock control, and service timing.
* Flexible approach to shift work, department rotation, training, and changing hotel business needs.
* Positive attitude, punctuality, and commitment to delivering friendly and professional hospitality service.
Skills Set
* Coffee preparation
* Espresso machine operation
* Coffee grinder operation
* Milk steaming
* Beverage presentation
* Barista service
* Food and beverage service
* Menu knowledge
* Guest service
* Upselling
* Inventory control
* Beverage stock monitoring
* Operating supplies control
* Opening and closing procedures
* Outlet cleanliness
* Hygiene standards
* Health and safety compliance
* Guest enquiry handling
* Complaint escalation
* Equipment handling
* Waste reduction
* Team coordination
* Hospitality communication
* Luxury hotel operations
Why Join Us
This opportunity gives a Barista the chance to build a strong career in Dubai’s Hospitality sector while developing practical beverage service, guest interaction, and hotel outlet experience. The role offers exposure to professional food and beverage operations, specialty coffee service, inventory routines, hygiene standards, and cross-department teamwork. Employees can benefit from Accor worldwide discounted hotel rates, learning programs through Accor Academies, growth opportunities within the property and across international hotels, and the chance to support responsible hospitality initiatives such as Planet 21.
About the Company
Accor is a global hospitality group with a broad collection of hotels, resorts, restaurants, and lifestyle destinations. In Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Accor properties focus on guest comfort, professional service, responsible hospitality, and career development for people building their future in food and beverage service, hotel operations, coffee service, guest experience, and hospitality careers.
Role Context
The Barista - Coffee Service supports the guest dining and beverage experience by preparing coffee drinks according to approved recipes, maintaining beverage supplies, operating espresso machines and grinders, and keeping the outlet clean and organized. The position also assists with food and beverage service, guest enquiries, upselling, inventory checks, hygiene standards, and flexible department support based on hotel business needs.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and serve coffee beverages according to prescribed recipes, preparation methods, presentation standards, and guest preferences.
* Operate espresso machines, coffee grinders, blenders, and related beverage equipment safely and efficiently.
* Maintain inventory of coffee beans, cups, syrups, milk, beverage supplies, and other outlet items required for daily operations.
* Monitor operating supplies and help reduce spoilage, wastage, and unnecessary consumption.
* Provide courteous, professional, efficient, and flexible service in line with hotel standards of performance.
* Follow established opening and closing procedures for the assigned outlet or service area.
* Maintain strong knowledge of food and beverage menu items and recommend suitable combinations to guests.
* Support natural upselling by suggesting alternative beverages, food pairings, promotions, and specialty coffee options.
* Keep the workplace, counter area, equipment, storage spaces, and surrounding service areas clean and organized at all times.
* Handle guest enquiries politely and efficiently while creating a positive service experience.
* Report guest complaints or service problems to supervisors when an immediate solution cannot be provided.
* Assist with follow-up on guest concerns to support service recovery and satisfaction.
* Support monthly, quarterly, bi-yearly, and yearly inventory checks for operating equipment and supplies.
* Report to duty punctually in the correct uniform and name tag.
* Maintain high standards of grooming, personal hygiene, and professional appearance.
* Build positive working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and other hotel departments.
* Follow the hotel employee handbook, internal rules, departmental standards, and operating procedures.
* Comply with fire, hygiene, health, safety, and local regulatory requirements.
* Attend training sessions, meetings, briefings, and skills development programs as required.
* Remain flexible to rotate within Food and Beverage sub-departments or support other hotel areas when assigned.
* Carry out reasonable additional tasks requested by the Assistant Manager, supervisor, or hotel management.
Ideal Profile
* Diploma or degree in vocational hospitality, hotel management, food and beverage service, or a related field.
* 1-2 years of experience in a 4-5 star hotel, cafe, restaurant, resort, or similar hospitality environment.
* Practical knowledge of coffee preparation, espresso extraction, beverage recipes, milk steaming, and barista equipment operation.
* Understanding of food and beverage operational standards, policies, procedures, and service expectations.
* Ability to work neatly and efficiently while maintaining cleanliness, hygiene, and product consistency.
* Good communication skills with the ability to interact politely with guests and colleagues.
* Comfortable recommending beverages, answering menu questions, and supporting upselling in a guest-friendly manner.
* Strong attention to detail in drink preparation, presentation, stock control, and service timing.
* Flexible approach to shift work, department rotation, training, and changing hotel business needs.
* Positive attitude, punctuality, and commitment to delivering friendly and professional hospitality service.
Skills Set
* Coffee preparation
* Espresso machine operation
* Coffee grinder operation
* Milk steaming
* Beverage presentation
* Barista service
* Food and beverage service
* Menu knowledge
* Guest service
* Upselling
* Inventory control
* Beverage stock monitoring
* Operating supplies control
* Opening and closing procedures
* Outlet cleanliness
* Hygiene standards
* Health and safety compliance
* Guest enquiry handling
* Complaint escalation
* Equipment handling
* Waste reduction
* Team coordination
* Hospitality communication
* Luxury hotel operations
Why Join Us
This opportunity gives a Barista the chance to build a strong career in Dubai’s Hospitality sector while developing practical beverage service, guest interaction, and hotel outlet experience. The role offers exposure to professional food and beverage operations, specialty coffee service, inventory routines, hygiene standards, and cross-department teamwork. Employees can benefit from Accor worldwide discounted hotel rates, learning programs through Accor Academies, growth opportunities within the property and across international hotels, and the chance to support responsible hospitality initiatives such as Planet 21.
About the Company
Accor is a global hospitality group with a broad collection of hotels, resorts, restaurants, and lifestyle destinations. In Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Accor properties focus on guest comfort, professional service, responsible hospitality, and career development for people building their future in food and beverage service, hotel operations, coffee service, guest experience, and hospitality careers.
