Barista

About the Company

Join Rixos Hotels, a proud member of the Accor group, encompassing over 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, and 10,000 venues worldwide. The company fosters growth and career progression, emphasizing the impact of every interaction towards customers, colleagues, and environmental responsibility. By becoming a Heartist®, you embrace the company vision where passion drives hospitality excellence.

Job Overview

The Barista role involves preparing and serving a diverse range of coffee beverages, providing attentive customer service, and maintaining cafe operations to high standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Craft various coffee drinks such as espresso-based, drip coffee, and specialty beverages.
• Welcome customers warmly and accurately take their orders.
• Operate, clean, and maintain coffee machines and grinders.
• Manage cash transactions and operate the Point of Sale system efficiently.
• Ensure work area cleanliness and comply with food safety and hygiene protocols.
• Advise customers on and promote coffee drinks and menu items.
• Support inventory control and restock supplies as needed.
• Work collaboratively with team members to maintain smooth cafe functioning and excellent service.
• Keep abreast of coffee trends and educate customers about products.

Qualifications and Skills

• Possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Barista experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of coffee varieties, brewing techniques, and daily cafe operations.
• Skilled in handling espresso machines and related cafe equipment.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service with a warm and engaging demeanor.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong focus on detail and dedication to quality.
• Basic proficiency in mathematics and cash handling.
• Food handling certification is an advantage.
• Physically capable of standing for prolonged durations and lifting items up to 25 pounds.
• Available to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Fluent in English; additional languages such as Arabic are beneficial.