- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Food & Beverage Service
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
About Dorchester Collection
Dorchester Collection operates hotels including The Dorchester in London, Hôtel Plaza Athénée and Le Meurice in Paris, and The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles County. Its properties hire across rooms, restaurants, kitchens, engineering and guest services.
The Lana, Dorchester Collection in Dubai is seeking a Barista to lead beverage operations, curate bespoke coffee and tea menus, and train the service team in coffee knowledge and latte art. The role requires at least 2–3 years of professional barista experience in a five-star hotel, luxury resort or high-end specialty coffee boutique; it is a permanent, full-time position.
Role & Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day beverage operations of the food and beverage outlet to ensure an excellent guest experience.
- Assist in creating and maintaining beverage menus, with a focus on coffee, tea and other hot beverages.
- Design and curate bespoke hotel beverage menus, with a focus on specialty coffees, rare teas and custom infusions.
- Keep the beverage programme at the forefront of international hospitality by following global coffee trends and innovating with brewing methods and bean origins.
- Train and mentor the restaurant and service teams in coffee knowledge and latte art.
- Lead and participate in daily pre-service briefings to align the team with guest arrivals and upcoming bespoke services.
- Collaborate with supporting departments to maintain the area's presentation and upkeep.
- Work with service colleagues to ensure high standards of beverage preparation, presentation, quality control and inventory control.
- Bring the hotel's values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity to the role.
Qualifications
- A positive attitude, a can-do spirit, personality and passion for the role and team.
- At least 2–3 years of professional barista experience in a five-star hotel, luxury resort or high-end specialty coffee boutique.
- Advanced barista certifications from recognized bodies are highly preferred.
- Specialized knowledge of global coffee origins, roasting profiles, bean extraction, milk chemistry and advanced latte art.
- Leadership skills, including experience training, mentoring and inspiring a service team to achieve coffee excellence.
- Commercial awareness and understanding of inventory management, beverage cost controls and revenue-driving strategies.
Skills
Experience
At least 2–3 years of professional barista experience in a five-star hotel, luxury resort or high-end specialty coffee boutique.
Benefits
Competitive salary package; development opportunities; complimentary stays with breakfast at sister Dorchester Collection hotels; 50% off at bars and restaurants in sister hotels; meals on duty; private medical insurance; life insurance; flight allowance every 24 months; shared company accommodation; company transportation to and from work; company-provided uniform and complimentary laundry; service charge.
Culture
Each hotel has its own kitchens, service teams and history. In Paris, for example, a sommelier at Le Relais Plaza works at Hôtel Plaza Athénée, while the pastry team at Le Meurice prepares work for a different house.
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