Head Barista (Cafe in Riyadh)

Job Title: Head Barista

Place of Work: Laysen Valley, Umm Al Hamam, Riyadh

Monthly Salary: SAR 3,500 plus FREE Duty Meal, Shared Accommodation and Transportation to and from work

Job Summary: The Head Barista is responsible for leading the coffee bar operations and ensuring the highest standards of specialty coffee quality and customer experience. This role oversees beverage preparation, staff training, equipment maintenance, and daily bar workflow in a fast-paced specialty café in Riyadh. The Head Barista acts as the café’s coffee expert—setting recipes, guiding baristas, and ensuring every cup reflects the brand’s quality and consistency.

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily bar operations, ensuring consistent quality in all specialty coffee beverages.
• Train, mentor, and supervise baristas, maintaining high service and coffee preparation standards.
• Develop and refine coffee recipes, including espresso profiles, pour-over techniques, and seasonal signature drinks.
• Manage inventory, including ordering beans, milk, syrups, and equipment supplies while minimizing waste.
• Perform daily calibration of espresso machines and grinders to maintain optimal extraction.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, food safety, and Riyadh Municipality regulations.
• Monitor customer experience, addressing feedback and maintaining a welcoming café atmosphere.
• Coordinate with suppliers and roasters, selecting beans and tracking roast profiles.
• Maintain equipment, performing basic troubleshooting and arranging professional servicing.
• Support café management in staffing, scheduling, and operational improvements.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years experience as a barista, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or head barista role.
• Strong knowledge of specialty coffee, including origins, processing methods, espresso science, and manual brewing.
• Ability to train staff and communicate coffee concepts clearly and professionally.
• Familiarity with café workflows, and inventory management.
• Valid transferable Iqama (for expatriate candidates) and ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ﷼3,500.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• IMPORTANT: KINDLY MAKE SURE TO ANSWER ALL THE PRE-SCREENING QUESTIONS BELOW. NO ANSWER, NO INTERVIEW.
• In which country are you currently located?
• If you are in Saudi Arabia now, in which city are you?
• Which country passport do you have?
• What is your age right now?
• What is your height?
• If we hire you, in which date can you join our company?
• What is your active WhatsApp number?
• How many years of experience in SPECIALTY coffee making do you have?