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Specialty Coffee Barista
AROUND THE BLOCK INVESTMENTS LLC
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates · Full Time
1 applicant
- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- —
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Candidates with barista experience in specialty coffee or high-quality café environments who can work shifts, weekends, and holidays are encouraged to apply.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
Role overview
We are looking for a skilled specialty coffee barista to craft high-quality espresso drinks, manual brews, cold coffee beverages, and house signatures while keeping every cup consistent in taste, presentation, and standard.
What you will do
- Prepare and serve specialty coffee drinks, including espresso-based beverages, pour-overs, cold brews, and signature creations, following set recipes.
- Keep beverage quality consistent across orders by controlling extraction, taste, and presentation.
- Use, monitor, and care for coffee equipment such as espresso machines, grinders, and brewers.
- Fine-tune espresso by adjusting grind size, dose, and extraction settings as required.
- Build strong knowledge of coffee beans, growing regions, roast levels, and tasting notes.
- Welcome guests, explain menu options, and suggest drinks based on customer preferences.
- Provide a polished café experience through attentive and friendly service.
- Keep the coffee station, tools, and surrounding service areas clean and hygienic.
- Carry out opening and closing routines, including setup, calibration, and cleaning.
- Track inventory for beans, milk, syrups, and other supplies, and flag low stock.
- Help increase sales by recommending beverages, pastries, and seasonal specialties.
- Follow all food safety, hygiene, and sanitation requirements.
- Assist with training junior baristas on core beverage preparation and service practices.
- Stay informed about modern specialty coffee methods, trends, and equipment updates.
What we are looking for
- Hands-on background as a barista in a specialty coffee shop or a premium café.
- Solid understanding of espresso extraction, milk steaming, and manual brewing techniques.
- Knowledge of coffee origins, roasting styles, and how flavor develops.
- Ability to handle and maintain professional coffee equipment.
- Strong guest service and communication abilities.
- Genuine interest in specialty coffee and a sharp eye for detail.
- Comfort working in a busy, high-pressure, high-volume setting.
- Basic numeracy and familiarity with POS systems.
- Availability for rotating shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
Work environment
This is a full-time, on-site role based in Sharjah, Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates.