Senior Barista
| Published | August 12, 2026 |
| Expires | September 11, 2026 |
| Location | Manama, Bahrain |
| Category | Chef |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Salary Unit | Month |
Description
We’re Hiring Head / Senior Barista
Join One of Bahrain’s Premier Restaurant & Café Concepts
Are you passionate about specialty coffee, innovative beverages, and creating unforgettable guest experiences?
We’re looking for an exceptional Head / Senior Barista to lead our beverage program and help elevate one of Bahrain’s most exciting high-end restaurant and café concepts.
This is more than making great coffee—we’re looking for someone who can create trends, develop signature beverages, and inspire a team.
Your Mission
Lead the daily bar operations with excellence.
Develop unique signature coffee and non-coffee beverages.
Design seasonal beverage menus that drive sales and customer excitement.
Train, mentor, and inspire the bar team to deliver world-class service.
Maintain the highest standards of coffee quality, consistency, and presentation.
Manage inventory, ordering, costing, and waste control.
Introduce new brewing methods, specialty coffee concepts, and beverage innovations.
Ensure cleanliness, food safety, and operational excellence at all times.
Work closely with the Executive Chef and management to create exceptional guest experiences.
We’re Looking For
Minimum 5 years of professional barista experience, including leadership experience.
Strong background in Specialty Coffee (SCA knowledge is an advantage).
Deep understanding of:
Espresso extraction
Latte art
Manual brewing methods
Coffee roasting basics
Coffee bean origins and flavor profiles
Creativity in developing:
Signature coffees
Mocktails
Matcha creations
Premium iced beverages
Tea-based drinks
Dessert beverages
Excellent understanding of beverage costing and menu engineering.
Strong leadership, communication, and training skills.
Positive attitude with attention to detail.
Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining premium quality.
Bonus Skills
SCA Certification
Experience in luxury cafés or fine dining restaurants
Beverage photography and presentation knowledge
Menu development experience
Inventory and cost control expertise
Passion for hospitality and continuous learning
What We Offer
Competitive salary package
Performance incentives
Career growth opportunities
Creative freedom to develop new beverage concepts
Work with a passionate hospitality team
Professional and supportive work environment
Interested candidates can send their CV
