Senior Barista

Position: Head Barista

Location: Muttrah Corniche, Muscat, Oman
Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Start Date: Immediate

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily coffee bar operations and maintain exceptional beverage quality.
• Train, mentor, and supervise baristas to uphold La Qahwa’s coffee standards.
• Develop and refine drink recipes, including signature beverages and seasonal specials.
• Calibrate espresso machines, grinders, and brewing equipment daily.
• Maintain inventory and manage coffee bean orders, equipment maintenance, and supply levels.
• Work closely with management on café workflow, menu development, and customer experience.
• Ensure cleanliness, efficiency, and compliance with hygiene and safety standards.
• Uphold La Qahwa’s brand philosophy of combining Arab hospitality with modern café culture.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of specialty coffee experience, including leadership or training roles.
• Strong knowledge of espresso extraction, alternative brewing methods, and milk texturing.
• Experience with high-end espresso machines (Nuova Simonelli, La Marzocco, or equivalent).
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
• Passion for innovation, customer interaction, and quality presentation.
• Ability to train and motivate a diverse team.
• Must have attention to detail, creativity, and a genuine love for coffee culture.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Accommodation and meals provided.
• Opportunity to develop and grow within an expanding hospitality group.
• Exposure to a unique café concept combining heritage, design, and specialty coffee.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: RO100.000 - RO250.000 per month

Application Question(s):

• Experience in working with different types of coffee beans and equipments, tools
• Experience of working in Gulf Nations, if so where and how long ?
• Experience of working in Oman, if so where ?

Experience:

• Senior Barista / Barista: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Preferred)
• Arabic (Preferred)
• Hindi (Preferred)