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Lead Barista
Ludus cafe
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Full Time
Lead
Onsite
AED 3,000/month / month
3 weeks ago
Coffee brewingLatte artTeam managementInventory managementQuality controlCustomer service
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About the Role
Ludus cafe is seeking an experienced Lead Barista to oversee daily operations, ensure coffee quality, and lead the barista team in Abu Dhabi. The role involves supervising staff, managing inventory, training, and maintaining high service standards.
Key Skills for This Role
Coffee brewingLatte artTeam managementInventory managementQuality controlCustomer service
Responsibilities
- Maintain and enforce standards for coffee preparation, presentation, and taste
- Regularly check equipment calibration and cleanliness
- Monitor beverage preparation to ensure speed, accuracy, and adherence to recipes
- Train, mentor, and guide new and existing baristas on brewing techniques, customer service, and product knowledge
- Prepare and manage barista staff schedules to ensure proper coverage
- Oversee daily shift operations, delegate tasks, and ensure efficient workflow
- Monitor and manage stock levels of coffee beans, milk, syrups, and other beverage supplies
- Conduct regular audits of stock, equipment, and beverages to ensure compliance with company standards
- Maintain accurate records of inventory, schedules, training logs, and quality checks
- Submit daily, weekly, or monthly reports on bar operations and stock usage to management
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Senior Barista or Head Barista in a high volume café or restaurant
- In depth knowledge of coffee brewing methods, latte art, and specialty coffee trends
- Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment while maintaining quality standards
- Basic knowledge of inventory systems and reporting
- Head Barista: 4 years (Required)
- Team management: 1 year (Preferred)
Full Job Posting
Position Overview
- At LUDUS, the Head Barista are responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the barista team, ensuring the highest standards of coffee quality, service, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and enforce standards for coffee preparation, presentation, and taste to ensure consistency and excellence.
- Regularly check equipment calibration and cleanliness to guarantee optimal performance.
- Monitor beverage preparation to ensure speed, accuracy, and adherence to recipes.
- Train, mentor, and guide new and existing baristas on brewing techniques, customer service, and product knowledge.
- Conduct refresher training sessions to enhance skills and maintain quality standards.
- Encourage team members’ growth and maintain a culture of continuous improvement.
- Prepare and manage barista staff schedules to ensure proper coverage during peak and off peak hours.
- Oversee daily shift operations, delegate tasks, and ensure efficient workflow.
- Provide feedback and address performance issues when necessary.
- Monitor and manage stock levels of coffee beans, milk, syrups, and other beverage supplies.
- Coordinate with suppliers for orders and deliveries to avoid shortages or overstocking.
- Conduct regular audits of stock, equipment, and beverages to ensure compliance with company standards.
Qualifications & Skills
- Proven experience as a Senior Barista or Head Barista in a high volume café or restaurant.
- In depth knowledge of coffee brewing methods, latte art, and specialty coffee trends.
- Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment while maintaining quality standards.
- Basic knowledge of inventory systems and reporting.
Pay
- Pay: From AED3,000.00 per month
Key Attributes
- Passionate about coffee and customer experience.
- Detail oriented with a commitment to quality and consistency.
- Positive attitude with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
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