Barista, Level 53 KERZNER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

About The Role  

Ensure that all coffees are stored, presented and served to the required standards  

Assist in creating, maintaining and developing all coffee stocks, sales data and coffee menu 

Regularly review the coffee offering in line with the current trends and ensure that the list appeals to a diverse customer base 

Support Outlet Managers and staff in driving the sales of coffees. 

Share knowledge and encourage the team to develop their coffee knowledge further through regular training sessions  

Preparing bar mise en place as per opening and closing checklists   

Preparing alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages for bar and restaurant.  

Assessing bar customers’ needs and preferences and making recommendations 

Is up to date with latest drinks and cocktail fashion, mixes as per standard, controls and checks quality of ingredients, follows recipes 

Follows all hygiene requirements ISO, monitors cleanliness in his work area and ensures cleaning of those areas as per standards   

Liaise with L&D department to provide structured content for wider trainings 

Responsible for assisting and ensuring that the beverage sales forecasted for the outlet are met 

Gather guest preferences and record it in seven-rooms (restaurant reservations system) under the “Coffee” segment/tag 

Contribute to a positive food safety culture and comply with the O&O FSMS & Codex HACCP and Dubai Municipality food safety requirements.  

Ensure honesty and integrity in the way tasks are executed and records maintained.  

Report immediately to the immediate supervisor on any concerns that may be observed or realized which may affect food safety.  

Maintain an interest in food safety matters, actively participate in food safety training and be aware of all the control measures and record keeping for which they are directly responsible.   

Any other duties as assigned 

About You

2 years’ experience in a similar role in a luxury hotel or restaurant 

Understand the origin of coffee and how to categorize as per the industry grading models 

In-depth theoretical knowledge regarding regionality, cultivation, history, ceremonies, steeping and temperatures. 

Able to manage inventory accurately and efficiently 

Working with high volume restaurants is preferred 

Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills 

Committed to and passionate about the food and beverage industry 

Willing to work flexible hours 

Experience MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, POS systems, Restaurant Reservations Systems