If you’ve been making coffee in cafés and want to step into a proper five-star hotel, this one deserves a look. Raffles Dubai is hiring a Barista for its Food & Beverage team. The job goes well beyond espresso: you’ll prepare coffees, teas, mocktails and cocktails for guests who notice the details. Here’s what the listing says, in plain English.
Employer: Raffles Dubai (part of Accor)
Location: Sheikh Rashid Road, Wafi, Dubai
Department: Food & Beverage
Job type: Full-time, permanent
Experience: 1 to 2 years in a 5-star hotel or luxury F&B setting
Education: Secondary school (barista or bartending certificate preferred)
About Raffles Doha,Qatar
Raffles Doha is a five-star hotel you can spot from a distance. The building is inspired by Egyptian architecture, while the inside leans toward Asian elegance. It sits next to Wafi Mall, close to the Khan Murjan souk, and roughly a 15-minute drive from qatar International Airport. The Raffles name goes back to 1887 and the original Raffles Hotel in Singapore, and the brand is built around thoughtful, personal and discreet service. That’s the standard you’d be working to on every shift.
What You’ll Be Doing Day to Day
The listing is long, so here are the parts that matter most:
- Prepare specialty coffees, teas, mocktails and cocktails exactly to recipe, portion and presentation standards.
- Welcome guests, take orders efficiently and suggest drink pairings that suit them.
- Set up the bar before service and close it down properly afterwards, including mise-en-place and equipment cleaning.
- Use the POS system to take orders, close checks and handle cash accurately.
- Keep an eye on stock and tell your supervisor early when something is running low.
- Recommend daily specials, seasonal drinks and premium items to guests.
- Follow hygiene, HACCP and licensing rules, including responsible alcohol service where it applies.
- Pitch in during busy periods by restocking, bussing and resetting tables.
- Pass guest feedback to your supervisor and learn systems like MICROS and OPERA.
Who They’re Looking For
Raffles isn’t asking for the impossible, but they do want proof you’ve worked at a good standard:
- 1 to 2 years in a 5-star hotel or luxury F&B setting
- Proven barista or bartender experience in a café, restaurant or hotel
- Secondary school education, with a barista or bartending certificate as a bonus
- Knowledge of brewing methods, classic cocktails and mocktails
- Familiarity with MICROS, OPERA and cash handling
- A solid grasp of five-star service and upselling
- Flexibility with shifts, including extended hours at peak times
My Honest Take
Moving from a busy café to a luxury hotel is a different game. Speed still matters, but polish matters just as much: how you greet a guest, how the cup is presented, how calmly you handle a rush. If you already have the experience, this is a role where those habits get noticed. If you’re a few months short of the 1 to 2 years, you can still apply if your background is strong, but be upfront about it in your CV.
There’s a long-term upside too. A five-star hotel on your CV carries weight across qatar hospitality, and the skills you’d build here, from guest handling to cocktail knowledge to working with hotel systems, carry over to other hotels, restaurants and cafés.
