Head Barista

Position Overview

Quality Control

• Maintain and enforce standards for coffee preparation, presentation, and taste to ensure consistency and excellence.
• Regularly check equipment calibration and cleanliness to guarantee optimal performance.
• Monitor beverage preparation to ensure speed, accuracy, and adherence to recipes.

Training & Development

• Train, mentor, and guide new and existing baristas on brewing techniques, customer service, and product knowledge.
• Conduct refresher training sessions to enhance skills and maintain quality standards.
• Encourage team members’ growth and maintain a culture of continuous improvement.

Scheduling & Team Management

• Prepare and manage barista staff schedules to ensure proper coverage during peak and off-peak hours.
• Oversee daily shift operations, delegate tasks, and ensure efficient workflow.
• Provide feedback and address performance issues when necessary.

Inventory Control

• Monitor and manage stock levels of coffee beans, milk, syrups, and other beverage supplies.
• Coordinate with suppliers for orders and deliveries to avoid shortages or overstocking.

Quality & Stock Audits

• Conduct regular audits of stock, equipment, and beverages to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Report discrepancies and take corrective action as needed.

Paperwork & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of inventory, schedules, training logs, and quality checks.
• Submit daily, weekly, or monthly reports on bar operations and stock usage to management.

Ad-hoc Tasks & Management Support

• **Perform any additional duties and ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the Head Barista or Management to support the smooth operation of the cafe.**
• **Remain flexible and adaptable to handle emergency operational requirements, special events, or urgent administrative requests outside of standard daily routines.**
• **Assist in other areas of the cafe operation during peak times or staff shortages as directed by the supervisor on duty.**

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience as a Senior Barista or Head Barista in a high-volume café or restaurant.
• In-depth knowledge of coffee brewing methods, latte art, and specialty coffee trends.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.
• Basic knowledge of inventory systems and reporting.

Key Attributes

• Passionate about coffee and customer experience.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and consistency.
• Positive attitude with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Application Question(s)

• When can you possibly join us?

Experience

• Senior Barista: 4 years (Preferred)

Location

• Al-Ayn (Preferred)