Barista

Role summary

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The Barista prepares and serves coffee, tea, juices, and other beverages while maintaining consistent quality and attractive presentation. Candidates should have previous experience in a hotel, café, or restaurant, good knowledge of espresso machines and beverage preparation, and a friendly, service-oriented attitude. The role requires good communication, personal grooming, teamwork, and the ability to work efficiently during busy periods. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays is expected. Knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, and basic cash-handling procedures is advantageous. Fluency in English is generally required; additional languages are helpful in an international resort environment.

About the employer

Rixos Premium Qetaifan Island North is a luxury all-inclusive resort in Qatar, operated under the Rixos brand within Accor’s international hospitality portfolio. Located on Qetaifan Island North near Lusail, the resort combines upscale accommodation with restaurants, cafés, entertainment, wellness facilities, family attractions, and beach-focused leisure experiences. Rixos properties are known for lively service, high guest engagement, and an extensive food and beverage offering. Employees work in a multicultural environment serving both international visitors and local guests. The resort typically provides structured hotel procedures, training, and opportunities to develop a hospitality career. Depending on the employment package, staff may receive accommodation, meals, transportation, medical insurance, annual leave, and other benefits. Exact benefits and salary should be confirmed directly with the employer or recruitment team.

Working in Qatar

Qetaifan Island North is a developing leisure destination in Lusail, Qatar, connected to the mainland and close to Doha. Hospitality, food and beverage, tourism, retail, entertainment, and facility-management jobs are among the main opportunities, especially in resorts and new attractions. Qatar offers a modern, generally safe lifestyle with air-conditioned malls, beaches, restaurants, cultural sites, and excellent public transport. The culture is welcoming but conservative: modest dress is expected in public, and local customs and Islamic traditions should be respected. Summers are extremely hot, while winters are comfortable and popular for outdoor activities. Most overseas employees require an employer-sponsored work visa, residence permit, medical checks, and a valid employment contract. Employers commonly arrange accommodation or an allowance, transportation, healthcare, and return flights, but terms vary. New arrivals should budget for deposits, personal expenses, and possible relocation costs before benefits begin.