Senior Specialty Barista

Senior Specialty Barista

Location: Qatar Employment Type: Full-Time Availability: Immediate Joiners Preferred

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Specialty Barista to join our team. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of specialty coffee, excellent barista skills, and the ability to maintain high-quality beverage standards while delivering exceptional customer service.

The Senior Specialty Barista will also support daily café operations, guide junior baristas, and ensure consistency in coffee preparation and presentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality specialty coffee using espresso machines and various brewing methods.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of coffee beans, origins, roasting profiles, extraction, and brewing techniques.
• Consistently prepare espresso-based beverages according to company recipes and quality standards.
• Perform espresso dialing-in, including adjusting grind size, dose, yield, and extraction time.
• Prepare manual brew methods such as V60, Chemex, AeroPress, and other specialty brewing techniques.
• Maintain consistency in coffee quality, taste, presentation, and portion control.
• Operate and maintain espresso machines, grinders, and other coffee equipment properly.
• Conduct daily opening and closing procedures and ensure the coffee station is clean and organized.
• Monitor coffee and beverage inventory and report shortages to the supervisor or manager.
• Train and support junior baristas in coffee preparation, equipment handling, and customer service.
• Assist in maintaining company standards for hygiene, food safety, and workplace cleanliness.
• Provide friendly and professional customer service and respond appropriately to customer requests.
• Support the café team with other operational duties as required.
• Help maintain a positive and professional working environment.

Requirements

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience as a Barista, preferably in a specialty coffee shop or specialty café.
• Strong knowledge of specialty coffee and espresso preparation.
• Experience with espresso dialing-in and coffee extraction.
• Knowledge of manual brewing methods is highly preferred.
• Good understanding of coffee beans, roasting, grinding, and brewing.
• Experience operating commercial espresso machines and grinders.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to coffee quality.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced café environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team and support junior staff.
• Professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Candidates who are available to join immediately are strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialty coffee certification or barista training is an advantage.
• Experience working with specialty coffee roasteries or premium cafés.
• Latte art skills.
• Experience in barista training or team supervision.
• Knowledge of coffee cupping and sensory evaluation is an advantage.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to work in a specialty coffee environment.
• Professional and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.

How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated CV. Immediate joiners are highly encouraged to apply.

Work Location: In person