Ref: GP340-1390

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Quest Search & Selection is looking for an innovative Master Barista to be part of a launching premium coffee house and retail business in Saudi Arabia. You will be mainly responsible for all aspects of the barista function, including training and development, supporting the Master roaster with end product innovation. International competitor level standards are to be expected.

As a Master Barista for the premium coffee brand, your responsibilities will include:

* Taking orders and managing cash transactions with customers
* Grinding and brewing coffee beans both through traditional and specialty methods
* Preparing and serving beverages and other menu items
* Creating and organizing in-store merchandise.
* Managing inventory and keeping track of supplier orders
* Maintaining upkeep and cleanliness of equipment and barista work areas
* Product innovation, development of recipes, hot and cold drink, and recipe manuals
* Barista Training and coaching and development of training manuals
* Respond to customer enquiries and engage in communication with respect to specialty coffee topics, recommended drinks and origins of coffee beans merchandized and served at store.

Requirements

* Minimum 5 years' experience as barista, 2 years of which as specialty coffee barista or part of a specialty coffee operation.
* Outgoing personality, approachable and social
* Good English language skills both spoken and written
* Team leader and able to work in a multicultural environment
* Good knowledge of specialty coffee production processes, from harvesting up until cupping
* Advanced brewing skills
* Good knowledge about espresso and drip coffee essentials, bean characteristics and roast profiles
* ADVANCED Latte art skills
* International coffee competition standard

The Benefits

In reward for your hard work and success you can expect a competitive salary with benefits. If you feel you have what it takes to become part of this successful company, then please apply with an up to date CV.

We request that candidates apply with their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

About the Company

Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years' experience in sourcing the world's best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.

With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:

Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.

We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants' skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors.

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