Barista

About the role

La Cigale Hotel, managed by Accor, is a five-star luxury hotel in central Doha, Qatar, with 225 rooms and suites and nine dining and entertainment outlets. It is looking for a barista to lead and supervise the barista team during daily shifts and deliver high-quality coffee drinks.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the barista team during daily shifts
• Prepare and serve high-quality espresso-based and specialty beverages
• Train new and existing staff on coffee techniques, recipes, service standards and equipment care
• Maintain quality control across drink preparations and customer interactions
• Manage workflow behind the bar to ensure efficiency during peak hours
• Calibrate espresso machines and grinders for optimal extraction and flavor
• Monitor inventory levels, restock supplies and assist with ordering
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation and cleanliness standards
• Support the outlet manager with scheduling, performance feedback and operational decisions
• Handle customer issues or complaints professionally

Required profile

• Prior barista experience (typically 1-3 years minimum; leadership experience preferred)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks
• Experience operating and maintaining specialty coffee equipment

Required skills

• Advanced coffee knowledge, including espresso extraction, milk texturing and brewing methods
• Strong leadership and training abilities
• Excellent customer service and communication skills

What we offer

• Employee benefit card with discounted rates in Accor properties worldwide for you and your family
• Learning programs through the Academies
• Career development with national and international promotion opportunities