Barista

About the role

Luma Cafe is a specialty coffee shop in Abu Dhabi serving crafted coffee and welcoming hospitality. It is looking for a friendly, attentive barista to prepare quality beverages and help create a positive café experience. This is an on-site café role.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare espresso-based drinks, brewed coffee, tea and other menu items to recipe and quality standards.
• Welcome guests, explain menu options, take orders and process payments accurately.
• Operate espresso machines and café equipment safely, keeping the service area clean and organized.
• Restock ingredients and supplies, monitor freshness and communicate inventory needs to the team.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and cash-handling procedures throughout each shift.
• Work with colleagues to support smooth service during busy periods and respond courteously to guest feedback.

Required profile

• Practical ability to prepare espresso drinks and maintain consistent beverage quality.
• Customer-service skills, including clear communication, active listening and a welcoming manner.
• Accuracy with orders, payments and recipes, and knowledge of food hygiene, safe equipment use and basic stock rotation.
• Ability to stay organized, work efficiently and prioritize during busy service, and to stand for long periods while doing setup, cleaning and restocking.
• Teamwork, punctuality, dependability and willingness to learn the café menu and procedures.

Required skills

• Comfort using espresso machines, grinders, scales and standard point-of-sale systems.
• Recipe accuracy and attention to detail.

What we offer

• Health insurance.
• Transport.