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About the Role

Savor Bakery & Artisan Café, a family-run establishment founded in 2011, is seeking a dedicated Barista to join its team. As a leading bakery, café, catering service, and production facility, Savor is known for its commitment to quality and authenticity in baked goods and artisanal beverages. This full-time, on-site role is essential for delivering the exceptional customer experience Savor provides, by preparing and serving a diverse range of hot and cold beverages with precision and care. The Barista will contribute to a welcoming atmosphere for guests across Savor's locations in Al Khobar, Dammam, and Riyadh.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold beverages, including specialty coffee and tea, ensuring consistency in taste, appearance, and presentation.
• Greet guests warmly, take orders accurately, and process transactions efficiently using POS systems or cash handling methods.
• Operate and maintain espresso machines, grinders, and other coffee equipment to high standards.
• Prepare light food items as required, adhering to basic food preparation techniques.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked work area, following all food safety and hygiene standards.
• Engage with guests, answer questions about menu items, and provide recommendations.
• Support team members during busy periods and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Restock supplies as needed to ensure continuous operation and service availability.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Proven Barista skills, including proficiency in operating espresso machines, grinders, and related coffee equipment.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills to create a friendly, attentive, and respectful guest experience.
• Effective communication abilities to take orders accurately, coordinate with team members, and follow instructions.
• Basic food preparation skills and a solid understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Previous experience in a café, bakery, or hospitality environment is preferred.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, manage peak service times effectively, and work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• High level of reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail in beverage preparation and workstation cleanliness.
• Basic numeracy and familiarity with POS systems or cash handling.
• Conversational English and Arabic are considered an advantage.

Required Skills

• Barista skills
• Espresso machine operation
• Grinder operation
• Coffee equipment operation
• Customer Service
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication abilities
• Basic Food Preparation
• Food safety and hygiene standards
• POS systems
• Cash handling

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time, on-site position. The role involves working across Savor Bakery's locations in Al Khobar, Dammam, and Riyadh, within the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. The work environment requires the ability to stand for extended periods and manage peak service times effectively.