Barista – Coffee Specialist

About the role

Q AND A CAFE LLC, operating under the brand name Cene Coffee, is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Barista to join its café team in Abu Dhabi. The role involves preparing high‑quality beverages, delivering excellent customer service, and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare espresso‑based drinks, brewed coffee, tea and other menu items according to company standards.
• Operate and maintain espresso machines, grinders, blenders and other café equipment.
• Welcome customers, take orders accurately and provide friendly, professional service.
• Handle cash, card payments and point‑of‑sale transactions when required.
• Maintain consistent beverage quality, presentation and portion control.
• Keep the bar, counters, equipment and customer areas clean and organized.

Required profile

• Practical barista skills including espresso extraction, milk steaming and basic latte presentation.
• Ability to follow recipes, portion standards, food‑safety procedures and hygiene requirements consistently.
• Confident customer service and clear communication in a busy café environment.
• Ability to use or quickly learn point‑of‑sale systems and handle customer orders accurately.
• Basic cash‑handling skills with attention to transaction accuracy.
• Team‑oriented, reliable, positive attitude and willingness to work flexible café shifts.

Required skills

• Espresso machine operation
• Coffee grinder operation
• Blender operation
• Milk steaming
• POS system usage
• Cash handling