Barista – Six Senses Amaala

As Barista, I fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them, plus our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness.

Sustainability, Wellness and Out of the Ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars and ensure full knowledge and active participation of all our brand initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities
As In Barista, I will assume full responsibility for the efficient operation in the following:

• Greet guests on arrival in an efficient and friendly manner, using guest name whenever possible.
• Answer outlet telephone courteously and efficiently as specified in departments standards.
• Assist in the control of outlet operational budget, ensuring that all costs are strictly controlled maximizing profitability.
• Promote coffee consumption and tea blends by educating guests by selling coffee, tea blends and coffee grinding and brewing equipment, accessories, and supplies.
• Update signage and displays.

• Maintain a high standard of personal appearance, grooming and hygiene.
• Knowledge of all safety, security and emergency procedures related to my position in line with brand and statutory requirements.
• Ensure all equipment of the department is kept clean and in good working condition.
• Attend meetings and training as required.
• Knowledge and strict adherence to LQA standards.

Qualifications
To execute the position of Barista, I must have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar role in luxury hotels with proven results and includes the following:

• hospitality diploma/degree from a recognized hospitality or Barista school and more than one year’s experience in a similar operational role.
• I have experience in coffee and tea brewing and know the coffee and tea production process from growth to final beverage. I know the characteristics of the different types of coffee and tea and roasting process.
• I am familiar with Food and beverage terminology, application, operation, costs, menu development food and hygiene codes and controlling inventory.
• Technical skills include Advanced MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. I am also familiar with various hotel systems including MICROS/point of sell platforms. I have knowledge of hotel/resort and policies on discounts/food promotion etc.
• Fluent in English

The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for a Barista at Six Senses Amaala It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent to the position.

Six Senses Amaala is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.