Head Barista

Role Overview

Beverage Quality and Production

• Ensure consistency in espresso extraction, milk texturing, tea brewing, and cold drink preparation.
• Perform daily taste checks and maintain recipe standards for all beverages.
• Handle beverage-related guest feedback and support seasonal drink development.

Multi-Branch Evaluation

• Visit assigned branches regularly and conduct audits covering coffee, tea, cold beverages, cleanliness, and equipment condition.
• Recalibrate grinders and espresso machines, submit quality evaluation reports, identify training gaps, and recommend corrective actions.

Training and Team Development

• Train baristas in espresso techniques, milk texturing, tea brewing standards, and cold beverage recipes.
• Conduct mock service sessions, support onboarding of new bar staff, and develop internal talent.

Equipment and Inventory

• Maintain espresso machines, grinders, and brewers and coordinate repairs with the Facility Department.
• Track breakdowns and support calibration with approved vendors.
• Monitor coffee bean usage, control wastage, maintain par levels, and coordinate ordering with operations.

Menu and Operational Leadership

• Participate in beverage innovation, test new beans and blends, develop signature drinks, and support marketing launches.
• Support peak-hour operations, ensure SOP compliance, and maintain grooming and hygiene standards.
• Coordinate with Restaurant Managers, Head Chefs, the Facility Team, Procurement, and approved vendors.

Tools and Technology

• The role uses espresso machines, grinders, brewing equipment, temperature probes, inventory systems, and quality audit checklists.

Compensation

• Pay is AED 1,726.50 to AED 4,500 per month.

Workplace

• Work location is in person, with regular visits to assigned branches.

Requirements

• Ability to maintain beverage quality standards across espresso, tea, and cold drinks.
• Ability to evaluate bar operations and identify training gaps across multiple branches.
• Ability to train baristas in espresso techniques, milk texturing, tea brewing, and cold beverage recipes.
• Ability to maintain and recalibrate espresso machines, grinders, and brewers.
• Ability to monitor coffee usage, control wastage, and maintain inventory par levels.
• Ability to coordinate with restaurant managers, facility teams, procurement, and approved vendors.