F&B Service Expert (F&B Barista)

Job Description

The F&B Service Expert (F&B Barista) prepares and serves coffee, tea, specialty beverages and other drinks while providing warm, efficient service to guests. Requirements typically include previous barista or food-and-beverage experience, knowledge of espresso equipment and beverage preparation, good communication skills, personal presentation and the ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays. The successful candidate is expected to follow Marriott and Westin service standards, maintain cleanliness and hygiene, handle orders and payments accurately, support the wider restaurant team and create a welcoming guest experience. Fluency in English is generally expected; additional languages and hospitality training are advantageous.

Company Info

The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa is a luxury wellness-focused hotel in Doha, Qatar, operating under Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International. The property combines contemporary accommodation with restaurants, cafés, meeting facilities, leisure amenities and spa services. Westin is known for its emphasis on wellbeing, including healthy dining, fitness, sleep-focused guest experiences and its signature Heavenly Bed. The hotel serves business travellers, leisure guests, groups and events, and operates within Qatar’s growing tourism and hospitality sector. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment and follow Marriott’s international service, safety and professionalism standards. Benefits for eligible hospitality employees may include staff accommodation or housing support, meals, transportation, medical coverage and access to Marriott training and career-development opportunities, although exact terms depend on the employment offer.

Destination Guide

Qatar is a peninsula rather than an island, with Doha as its main employment and lifestyle centre. Hospitality opportunities are available in hotels, restaurants, cafés, resorts, catering companies and major events, especially for candidates with customer-service, barista, culinary or multilingual experience. The culture is welcoming but conservative: modest clothing is expected in public, Islamic customs should be respected, and alcohol is restricted to licensed venues. Doha offers modern malls, beaches, museums, desert excursions and an international expatriate community. Summers are extremely hot, while winters are comfortable for outdoor activities. Employers normally arrange a work visa and residence permit after contract approval; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Candidates should confirm accommodation, transport, medical insurance, probation, working hours and end-of-service benefits before relocating. International employees should also prepare authenticated documents and complete required medical and biometric procedures.