– Barista

Company: Minimalist Hotels

Location: Panjim, Goa

Experience: 1–3 years (Hospitality experience mandatory)

About Us

Minimalist Hotels is a fast-growing hospitality brand with a portfolio of 300+ keys across Varanasi, Delhi, Goa, and Udaipur. We focus on design-led stays, strong digital presence, and seamless guest experiences.

At Minimalist Hotels, we believe in creating memorable experiences through thoughtful design, exceptional hospitality, and attention to detail. We are looking for a skilled and passionate Barista who can deliver high-quality coffee, cutting-edge beverages, and warm, personalized service at our café and bar, Cabami.

1. Coffee Craft & Beverage Preparation

Prepare high-quality coffee and espresso-based beverages, including cappuccinos, lattes, Americanos, flat whites, and other specialty coffee preparations. Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, temperature, and quality with every order.
1. Espresso Machine & Equipment Handling

Demonstrate proficiency in operating espresso machines, coffee grinders, and other beverage preparation equipment. Maintain the correct grind size, extraction time, coffee dosage, and milk temperature to ensure optimal beverage quality.
1. Latte Art & Presentation

Demonstrate proficiency in milk steaming, frothing, and latte art. Maintain high presentation standards across all beverages, ensuring every cup reflects the quality and aesthetic standards of Minimalist Hotels.
1. Guest Experience & Service

Deliver a warm, personalized, and engaging guest experience by welcoming guests, understanding their preferences, explaining the coffee menu, and recommending beverages based on their tastes. Maintain a professional and approachable demeanor at all times.
1. Menu Knowledge & Upselling

Maintain thorough knowledge of the coffee menu, coffee bean origins, brewing methods, alternative milk options,



and signature beverages. Actively drive café revenue through suggestive selling of specialty coffees, cold brews, iced beverages, and complementary food items without being intrusive.
1. Beverage Innovation & Consistency

Assist in developing new coffee recipes, seasonal beverages, signature drinks, and innovative café offerings. Follow standardized recipes and portioning guidelines to ensure consistency in taste, quality, and cost.
1. Hygiene, Cleanliness & Equipment Maintenance

Maintain impeccable hygiene and cleanliness across the coffee station, counters, equipment, and storage areas. Follow food safety standards, ensure proper storage of coffee beans and ingredients, and clean and maintain equipment as per standard operating procedures.
1. Inventory & Cost Control

Assist in daily inventory checks of coffee beans, milk, syrups, powders, and other beverage ingredients. Monitor stock levels, minimize wastage, follow portion control guidelines, and report shortages or equipment issues promptly.
1. Coordination & Communication

Coordinate with the kitchen and service teams to ensure timely beverage preparation and smooth service operations. Handle beverage orders accurately, communicate special requests clearly, and ensure beverages are served within the prescribed turnaround time.
1. Closing & Accountability

Ensure proper opening and closing of the coffee station, including equipment cleaning, stock reconciliation, workstation sanitization,



and preparation for the next shift. Follow all operational checklists and maintain accountability for assigned equipment and inventory. ⸻

Key Result Areas (KRAs)

The candidate is expected to meet the following targets:
- Beverage Quality & Consistency: Maintain consistent taste, temperature, portioning, and presentation across all coffee and specialty beverage preparations.
- Service Speed & Accuracy: Ensure at least 95% of beverage orders are served within the standard turnaround time, with minimal errors.
- Guest Satisfaction: Contribute to positive guest feedback and maintain a minimum target of 5 positive guest mentions per month on platforms such as Google and TripAdvisor.
- Revenue & Upselling: Achieve monthly upselling targets through recommendations of specialty coffees, signature beverages, and complementary food items.
- Product Knowledge: Score 90% or above in weekly product knowledge assessments covering coffee varieties, brewing methods, recipes, and the beverage menu.
- Hygiene & Grooming: Maintain zero non-compliance reports related to personal grooming, workstation cleanliness, and food safety practices.
- Inventory & Cost Control: Maintain accurate stock records, adhere to portion control standards, and minimize ingredient wastage.
- Equipment Maintenance: Ensure proper cleaning and maintenance of coffee machines, grinders, and other beverage equipment according to SOPs.

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How to Apply

Interested candidates with a passion for coffee, beverage innovation, and exceptional hospitality are encouraged to apply the job post or email your resume to [email protected] for the position at Minimalist Hotels, Panjim, Goa.

Join Minimalist Hotels and be part of a team that brings together exceptional coffee, contemporary design, and memorable guest experiences.

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