Head Barista

Role summary

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The Head Barista leads daily coffee-shop and beverage operations, ensuring consistently high-quality espresso, specialty drinks, presentation, and service. Requirements typically include previous experience as a senior barista or coffee supervisor, strong knowledge of espresso extraction, grinders, brewing methods, equipment care, hygiene standards, and customer service. Experience in a luxury hotel or high-volume hospitality environment is preferred. The candidate is expected to train and motivate baristas, organize shifts, monitor stock, control costs, maintain cleanliness, handle guest requests professionally, and support smooth restaurant operations. Flexibility, teamwork, English communication skills, attention to detail, and a polished service manner are important.

About the employer

Fairmont Bab Al Bahr is a luxury waterfront hotel in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, operated under Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of Accor. Located near Khor Al Maqta and offering views toward the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the property combines contemporary accommodation with restaurants, lounges, leisure facilities, meeting spaces, and event services. Fairmont is known internationally for refined hospitality, personalized guest experiences, and high service standards. The hotel serves business travelers, leisure guests, families, groups, and visitors attending events in Abu Dhabi. Team members generally work in a multicultural environment where grooming, professionalism, guest care, food safety, and attention to detail are highly valued. Employees may receive hospitality-sector benefits such as accommodation or housing support, transportation, meals, medical coverage, and annual leave, depending on the employment package and local regulations.