Head Barista
At Ounass, we redefine beauty with innovation and empowerment. Join our passionate team to deliver curated experiences, exclusive trends, and set new standards in the world of beauty e-commerce.
Job Purpose
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Head Barista to lead coffee excellence within the café of our luxury retail store. This role is responsible for setting the standard for beverage quality, service precision, and bar presentation while delivering a refined, memorable guest experience that reflects brand value. The Head Barista will act as both a technical expert and a service leader, inspiring the team through craftsmanship, consistency, and professionalism.
What you will be doing
Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and service across all beverages
Maintain expert knowledge of coffee origins, blends, and brewing methods
Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations
Manage coffee inventory, ordering, stock rotation, and waste control
Own and uphold beverage quality standards, ensuring consistency across all service periods
Conduct regular quality checks on all drinks
Lead the coffee bar during service, setting the pace and tone for the team
Step in to support service recovery and manage complex guest interactions when needed
Act as the main point of contact between the café team and F&B operations on coffee-related matters
Coordinate with kitchen and floor teams to ensure seamless service flow
Develop and maintain barista training materials, recipes, and SOPs
Lead tastings, calibrations, and refresher sessions to ensure alignment across the team
What we are looking for?
Bachelor’s degree in administration, accounting or hotel management.
Polished, professional personality with exceptional attention to detail
Passion for coffee craftsmanship and guest experience
Strong communication and leadership skills
Ability to perform consistently in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment
Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and varied shifts
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A customer-focused mindset with a passion for service excellence
Knowledge specialty coffee is an advantage
What's in it for you..
The chance to work in a fast-paced, innovative e-commerce environment.
Opportunities for growth and development in the beauty industry.
A supportive team culture that values creativity and excellence.
- Department
- Buying
- Role
- Head Barista
- Locations
- Dubai
- Employment type
- Full-time