Head Barista

Job Title**:Head Barista / Trainer / Bar Supervisor**

Place of Work**:Laysen Valley, Riyadh**

Deployment / Start Date**:Q4 2024**

Monthly Salary**:SAR 5,000++ **OR **SAR 6,000 (Full package / Live out)**

**++ FREE Duty Meal, Shared Accommodation and Transportation to and from work**

**Company Profile**: We are a multi-award-winning, high-end cafe renowned for its exceptional coffee, exquisite pastries, and unparalleled service. We are dedicated to providing our discerning clientele with a truly luxurious and memorable cafe experience. Our commitment to quality and innovation has earned us numerous accolades and a loyal following.

**Responsibilities**:

- Prepare and serve a wide range of specialty coffee beverages, demonstrating mastery of espresso extraction, milk steaming, latte art, and manual brewing methods. Stay up-to-date on the latest coffee trends and techniques, continuously expanding your knowledge of specialty coffee.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive training program for new and existing baristas, covering coffee knowledge, brewing techniques, customer service, and coffee bar operations. Conduct regular training sessions, provide ongoing feedback and mentorship, and assess barista performance.
- Establish and maintain rigorous quality control standards for all coffee beverages, ensuring consistency and adherence to our high standards. Calibrate and maintain coffee brewing equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Lead by example in providing exceptional customer service, ensuring that all customers feel welcome, informed, and satisfied with their coffee experience.
- Assist in managing the daily operations of the coffee bar, including inventory management, ordering supplies, scheduling, and maintaining cleanliness and organization.
- Contribute to the development of new coffee beverages and seasonal specials, showcasing your creativity and knowledge of specialty coffee.

**Qualifications**:

- Will be ready and available to start by August - September 2024
- Can speak English well, and Arabic (preferred)
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a barista, with a proven track record of expertise in specialty coffee preparation and training.
- Advanced coffee brewing skills, including espresso extraction, milk steaming, latte art, and manual brewing methods. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. Strong teaching and mentoring abilities. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain composure under pressure.
- In-depth knowledge of coffee origins, roast levels, brewing methods, flavor profiles, coffee equipment maintenance, and industry best practices.
- SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) certifications or equivalent qualifications are strongly preferred.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ﷼5,000.00 - ﷼6,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

- In which country are you currently located?
- Which country are you from? (Nationality)
- What is your age right now?
- Did you work in a SPECIALTY CAFE / COFFEESHOP in any GCC country before? Yes or No? If Yes, in which country and what was your position?
- Are you SCA certified? Yes or No? If Yes, in which year did you get your certification.
- Do you speak and understand conversational Arabic? Yes or No?
- Have you read and confirm the job description and salary details that we mentioned for this role? Yes or No?
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