Barista Trainee (Openings: 3)

Hospitality

K sh 36,000 – 48,000 gross / month

Openings: 3 Location: Nairobi – Karen Triangle (Ngong Rd / Lang’ata Link) Overview: At this specialty café, coffee is a craft, and every cup tells a story. You’ll learn to pull shots consistently, steam milk to silky perfection, and keep machines sparkling precision and pride in your work matter as much as speed. Morning opens are brisk, with clear routines to get the café humming, while afternoons let you focus on latte art and upselling pastries to eager guests. Guests notice the details: cheerful service, tidy counters, and that perfectly pulled espresso. You’ll become the face of the café, managing queues, taking orders efficiently, and creating small but memorable interactions that make regulars smile. It’s a role where personality and technique go hand in hand. Hygiene, waste management, and consistency are part of the rhythm. Tracking shots, monitoring bean use, and keeping logs tidy ensures the café runs smoothly behind the scenes. Every ounce of care translates directly into quality and guest satisfaction. If you love taste, ritual, and incremental improvements, this café offers the perfect stage to refine your skills. You’ll learn to read the floor, anticipate orders, and serve drinks that hit the right note every time. By the end of your training, you’ll confidently craft espresso drinks under pressure, handle peak queues with poise, and know how to upsell without feeling pushy, laying a strong foundation for advancement in the specialty coffee world. Key Responsibilities: - Dial espresso; maintain grinder; clean machine diligently. - Serve guests; manage queues; upsell pastries and beans. - Track wastage; maintain hygiene logs. Education & Experience: - Certificate in Barista/Service; 0–1 year. Skills: - Taste memory, cleanliness, speed, friendly service. KPIs: - Shot consistency, time-to-drink, wastage, and guest feedback. Compensation (Kenya): - Base: KES 36,000–48,000. - Tips/service: KES 4,000–10,000 average. Estimates; offers vary with latte art test and early-morning availability. Benefits: - Medical, meals, coffee training. Growth Path: - Barista → Senior Barista → Shift Lead → Head Barista.