SKILLED Head Barista (For Riyadh, KSA)

IMPORTANT READ: ONLY APPLICANTS WITH HEAD BARISTA EXPERIENCE AND WILLING TO RELOCATE TO RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA WILL BE SCREENED FOR INTERVIEW

Position: Head Barista

Salary: QAR 4,000 to QAR 4,500 (based on knowledge and skills) PLUS free shared accommodation, to and from work transportation, and 1 duty meal

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Description: The Specialty Coffee Head Barista leads the café’s coffee program, ensuring exceptional beverage quality, consistent preparation, and a refined guest experience. This role oversees barista performance, manages coffee equipment, maintains product standards, and contributes to menu development. As a brand ambassador for specialty coffee, the Head Barista ensures that every cup served reflects the café’s commitment to excellence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead daily coffee operations, ensuring consistent preparation of specialty coffee beverages.
• Train, mentor, and supervise baristas, maintaining high standards of technique, speed, and customer service.
• Ensure beverage quality control, adjusting recipes, calibrations, and brewing parameters as needed.
• Perform daily grinder and machine calibrations, ensuring optimal extraction and flavor.
• Oversee cleanliness and organization of the bar area, equipment, and small wares.
• Monitor inventory of coffee beans, milk, syrups, and bar supplies, and coordinate timely reordering.
• Collaborate on seasonal and signature drink development, offering ideas grounded in specialty coffee principles.
• Engage with guests, providing product knowledge, recommendations, and coffee education when appropriate.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, coordinating with maintenance or suppliers for repairs and servicing.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and service standards, representing the luxury café brand.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of barista experience in specialty coffee, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or senior barista role.
• Strong technical knowledge of espresso extraction, brewing methods, grinder calibration, and milk texturing.
• Familiarity with specialty coffee standards, including origins, processing methods, and flavor profiles.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to train and motivate barista teams.
• Professional grooming, customer service excellence, and the ability to work in a fast-paced luxury environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: QAR4,000.00 - QAR4,500.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• IMPORTANT READ: ONLY APPLICANTS WITH HEAD BARISTA EXPERIENCE AND WILLING TO RELOCATE TO RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA WILL BE SCREENED FOR INTERVIEW
• 1. In which city and country are you currently located?
• 2. Which country passport do you have?
• 3. Have you read and accept the job description and salary details that we mentioned for this role?
• 4. How many years of experience in specialty coffee making do you have?
• 5. How many years of experience as a Head Barista do you have? (Experience certificate will be asked)
• 6. How old are you now? (Your age)
• 7. How tall are you? (Your height)
• 8. Are you willing to be assigned in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?
• 9. If hired for this role, after how many days you can join our company?