The Espresso Lab

Barista

Job Overview

  • Salary Offers 4500
  • Experience Level Senior
  • Academic Level High School Diploma or GED, Related experience

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Barista – The Espresso Lab, Dubai

The Espresso Lab, one of Dubai’s most awarded specialty coffee brands, is hiring a Barista to join its growing team. This role suits someone who genuinely loves coffee and wants to build real expertise behind the bar, crafting espresso-based drinks, filter coffee, and specialty beverages to a consistently high standard. You’ll work in a fast-paced, design-led café environment where precision, presentation, and guest experience matter just as much as the coffee itself. The ideal candidate is aged 20–29, presentable, detail-oriented, and comfortable multitasking during busy service periods without losing warmth or composure. No prior barista certification is required, but a strong interest in coffee craft and excellent customer service instincts will set you apart. This is a great opportunity to learn from a multi-award-winning barista team and grow within a brand that has represented the UAE on the world stage of specialty coffee. Immediate joiners are highly preferred.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Prepare and serve espresso-based drinks, filter coffee, and specialty beverages to brand standards
  • Operate and maintain espresso machines, grinders, and brewing equipment
  • Deliver a warm, memorable coffee experience to every guest at the counter
  • Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and organization of the coffee bar and workstation
  • Manage stock levels of coffee, milk, and consumables, and flag reordering needs

Requirements

  • Good communication and customer service skills
  • Age: 20–29 years old
  • Presentable with a professional attitude
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and handle pressure
  • Detail-oriented
  • Immediate joiners are highly preferred

About The Espresso Lab

The Espresso Lab is a Dubai-born specialty coffee company founded by Emirati entrepreneur Ibrahim Al Mallouhi. What began as a single café in Dubai Design District has grown into a full specialty coffee ecosystem spanning cafés across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah, a dedicated roastery, and even a coffee farm at origin in Panama. The brand has represented the UAE internationally, winning the UAE National Barista Championship four times, the UAE National Brewers Cup five times, and the UAE National Roasting Championship in 2026. At The Espresso Lab, every cup is treated as a craft, and every team member plays a part in that story.

Benefits of joining The Espresso Lab:

  • Work with an award-winning, internationally recognized specialty coffee brand
  • Hands-on training and mentorship from experienced baristas and industry professionals
  • Career growth opportunities within a fast-expanding hospitality brand
  • A creative, design-led work environment with a strong team culture
  • The chance to build real expertise in specialty coffee and guest service

Application Process

  1. Initial interview – Phone call
  2. Second interview – Virtual, via Zoom
  3. Trial – 1–2 days
  4. Final interview

Please note: the trial is part of the selection process and is unpaid.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply or send their CV to: 📧 justine.delcastillo@theespressolab.com 📧 Ann.ona@theespressolab.com

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