Barista

**JOB DESCRIPTION – BARISTA** **Company:** Loco Lounge – Loco Bear **Department:** Food \& Beverage **Reports To:** Floor Manager / F\&B Manager **Job Purpose** To prepare and serve high\-quality coffee and \[1] beverages while ensuring consistency, excellent guest service, hygiene, and efficient beverage operations. **Functions / Areas of Focus** **1\. Beverage Preparation \& Quality** ● Prepare coffee and beverages according to approved recipes. ● Operate coffee machines, grinders, blenders, and related equipment. ● Maintain consistency in taste, temperature, portion, and presentation. ● Ensure beverage orders are completed accurately and on time. ● Maintain beverage preparation standards. **2\. Guest Service \& Sales**\[2] ● \- Confidently upsell coffee, matcha, other beverages, and food items across the full menu. ● \- Recommend food and beverage pairings to increase average check size \& upselling ● \- Explain food and beverage menu items and ingredients clearly when asked. ● \- Stay composed and resolve guest issues quickly during peak periods. ● \- Coordinate with kitchen and floor staff to keep service moving. **3\. Bar Station \& Equipment** ● Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked beverage station. ● Complete opening and closing procedures. ● Clean and maintain coffee and beverage equipment. ● Follow correct equipment operating procedures. ● Report equipment issues and maintenance requirements. **4\. Stock \& Cost Control** ● Monitor beverage ingredients and stock levels. ● Follow FIFO and correct storage procedures. ● Maintain proper portion control. ● Minimize wastage. ● Report shortages and stock requirements. **5\. Hygiene \& Compliance** ● Follow food safety and hygiene standards. ● Maintain personal grooming and hygiene. ● Ensure safe handling and storage of ingredients. ● Maintain cleanliness throughout the shift. ● Follow company policies and operational procedures. **Skills** ● \- Skilled at preparing espresso\-based drinks, matcha, and specialty beverages to a consistent standard. ● \- Hands\-on experience operating and maintaining commercial coffee machines and grinders. ● \- Natural, guest\-first communicator who builds rapport quickly with families and kids. ● \- Sharp attention to detail, from drink consistency to order accuracy. ● \- Deep product knowledge paired with confident, natural upselling across the full menu. ● \-Thrives under pressure during peak hours and high\-volume weekends. ● \-Disciplined about cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety standards. **Qualifications \& Requirements** ● High school diploma or equivalent preferred. ● Barista certification is an advantage. ● 1–2 years of relevant experience preferred. ● Café, restaurant, hotel, or hospitality experience preferred. ● Good English communication skills. ● Flexible to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays. \[1]coffee, beverage \& food \[2]Customer Service \- Confidently upsell coffee, matcha, other beverages, and food items across the full menu. \- Recommend food and beverage pairings to increase average check size. \- Explain food and beverage menu items and ingredients clearly when asked. \- Stay composed and resolve guest issues quickly during peak periods. \- Coordinate with kitchen and floor staff to keep service moving. Pay: AED3,000\.00 \- AED3,500\.00 per month Work Location: In person