Summary
Location
Singapore
Type
full-time
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About this role
Head Barista (Local Candidates Only)
Department: Food & Beverage
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Singapore - Singapore
Description
Overall Objectives
- Lead coffee operations and ensure consistent beverage quality.
- Develop recipes that are standardized, repeatable, and service-proof.
- Recommend, take orders, prepare, and serve food and beverages to customers.
- Train and mentor team members on brewing techniques and customer service.
- Innovate and introduce seasonal or signature coffee creations.
- Curate a comprehensive coffee, tea, and beverage program.
- Able to grind, blend, brew, highlight differences between items, and answer customer queries about the menu politely and efficiently.
- Connect with customers to build a loyal customer base.
- Monitor inventory and ensure efficient waste management.
- Perform cashiering duties and manage outlet opening and closing procedures.
- Perform routine cleaning and maintain a clean, organized environment in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Adhere to food and beverage safety and hygiene policies and procedures.
- Deliver flawless service to the highest standards, as required by the department and the hotel.
- Fully understand the concept of the restaurant and being able to act as a guardian in terms of service provided, food and beverages served and the guidance of the team.
- Attend the daily Food & Beverage Meeting in the absence of the Restaurant Manager.
- Other ad-hoc duties.
Requirements
- Warm, pleasant, friendly and confident, with good interpersonal skills.
- Possess good command of English.
- Minimum 2 year of experience in a specialty coffee shop or hospitality environment with a focus on coffee and beverage execution, with leadership exposure.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety rules and procedures.
- Creative thinker with an eye for flavour balance and drink innovation.
- Passionate about specialty coffee, beverage culture, and hospitality excellence.
- Strong technical knowledge of espresso machines, grinders, brewing methods (V60, French press, Aeropress, batch brew), milk chemistry, and sensory evaluation.
- Hands-on experience with cold brew systems, pre-batching techniques, matcha preparation, and beverage R&D.
- Solid understanding of beverage scaling, shelf life, HACCP practices, and batch consistency control.
- Skilled in calibrating grinders and adjusting brew ratios, TDS, and extraction times.
- Proven ability to multi-task and manage high-volume beverage production with accuracy and speed.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills, with a collaborative, team-first mindset.
- Barista certifications (SCA Barista Skills, Latte Art, Brewing Foundation/Intermediate) are an advantage.
- Experience in Barista competitions is an added advantage.
Other facts
About Kempinski Hotels
Founded in Germany in 1897, Kempinski Hotels has long reflected the finest traditions of European hospitality. Today, as ever, Kempinski is synonymous with distinctive luxury.
Located in many of the world's most well-known cities and resorts, the Kempinski collection includes hotels in a grand manner, pace-setting modern establishments and older hotels of individual charm. All blend gracefully into their surroundings and offer luxurious accommodations, superb cuisine and unrivalled facilities - complemented by impeccable service.
For leisure and business guests alike, the name Kempinski has long been synonymous with style, mobility and efficiency. Put simply, they are the first choice for the discerning individual.
In addition to operating many of the finest city hotels in the world, Kempinski is a name that can now be found in many exciting resort locations, each combining local flair and ambience with the international standards of service and luxury that Kempinski guests have come to expect.
To see all the different Kempinski jobs and apply, please go to https://careers.kempinski.com
What you'll do
- The Head Barista is responsible for leading coffee operations, ensuring consistent beverage quality, and providing excellent service to guests. This includes training team members, managing inventory, and maintaining cleanliness in accordance with health regulations.
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