Barista

Role summary

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The Barista prepares and serves coffee, tea, juices, and other beverages while delivering friendly, efficient service in the hotel’s restaurants or bar areas. Candidates should have previous barista or hospitality experience, good knowledge of espresso preparation, milk steaming, beverage presentation, hygiene standards, and point-of-sale procedures. Strong communication skills, a customer-focused attitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work quickly during busy periods are expected. Flexibility for shifts, weekends, and public holidays is important. Experience in an international hotel, specialty coffee environment, or multicultural workplace is advantageous. Candidates should also maintain a clean workstation, follow food-safety procedures, and support the wider food and beverage team.

About the employer

25hours Hotel Dubai One Central is a distinctive lifestyle hotel located near Dubai World Trade Centre and One Central. It operates under the 25hours Hotels brand, part of Accor, a major international hospitality group with hotels and resorts worldwide. The brand is known for creative design, playful storytelling, locally inspired interiors, and a relaxed but energetic guest experience. The Dubai property combines restaurants, bars, meeting spaces, and accommodation designed for both business and leisure travelers. Its workplace culture generally encourages individuality, warm service, teamwork, and memorable guest interactions rather than a highly formal luxury-hotel style. Employees may work with colleagues and guests from many nationalities, making adaptability, professionalism, and cultural awareness valuable. As an Accor property, staff may also benefit from structured training, internal career opportunities, and employee travel or hotel-discount programs, subject to company policy.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is not an island but a Gulf federation offering extensive hospitality opportunities, especially in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, and coastal resort areas. Jobs are available in hotels, restaurants, cafés, tourism, events, aviation, and entertainment. UAE culture blends Emirati traditions with a highly international population; modest professional dress, respect for Islamic customs, and courtesy are important. Dubai offers modern infrastructure, beaches, shopping, nightlife, and an active expatriate lifestyle, although accommodation and transport costs can be high. Most overseas employees need employer sponsorship, a work permit, residence visa, medical screening, and an Emirates ID. Employers often provide accommodation or an allowance, transport, health insurance, and annual airfare, but packages vary. Candidates should verify the written offer, recruitment fees, working hours, and benefits before relocating. English is widely used, while Arabic is the official language.