Barista

Job Description

The Barista prepares and serves coffee, tea, cold beverages and other drinks while maintaining SO/ Uptown Dubai’s high service standards. Candidates should have previous barista or café experience, good knowledge of espresso preparation, beverage presentation, hygiene procedures and point-of-sale systems. Strong communication skills, a polished appearance and a genuine hospitality mindset are expected. The role requires accuracy, speed, attention to detail and the ability to remain calm during busy service periods. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and holidays is important. Experience in a luxury hotel, restaurant or specialty coffee environment, along with basic English communication skills, would be advantageous.

Company Info

SO/ Uptown Dubai is a luxury lifestyle hotel located in Dubai’s Uptown district and operated under the SO/ Hotels & Resorts brand, part of Accor. The brand is known for bold design, fashion-led interiors, energetic social spaces and a contemporary approach to hospitality. SO/ Uptown Dubai offers stylish accommodation, restaurants, bars, wellness facilities and event spaces designed for modern leisure and business travellers. As an Accor property, it operates within an international hospitality network that provides structured training, employee benefits and opportunities for career mobility. The hotel’s service environment combines upscale standards with a creative, individual personality, making it suited to candidates who enjoy guest interaction, contemporary dining and an ambitious, fast-paced workplace.

Destination Guide

The United Arab Emirates is not an island, but it offers a highly international lifestyle across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the other emirates. Hospitality creates regular opportunities for baristas, chefs, servers, housekeeping staff, supervisors and hotel managers, particularly in luxury hotels, restaurants and tourism venues. The culture blends Emirati traditions with communities from around the world; modest dress and respect for local customs are important. Dubai provides excellent shopping, dining, beaches, public transport and entertainment, although accommodation and living costs can be high. Most overseas employees require employer-sponsored residence and work visas. Employers commonly arrange medical checks, Emirates ID processing and sometimes accommodation, transport, meals or flights. Candidates should confirm salary, service charge, working hours, leave, housing and visa responsibilities before accepting an offer. A valid passport, authenticated documents and a medical fitness examination may be required for relocation.