Cove Beach-luxury hotel resort located in the hea…

Sept. 4, 2026 in Cotonou, Benin - By Cove Beach Hotel and Resort Cotonou

Training new employees on proper barista techniques Specialist in tea/coffee beverage creations Latte art skills

Position Barista
Languages required English, French
Venue type Hotel, Café, Resort
Working hours Full Time
Contract type Fixed-term
Tea Education: Teach staff about tea origins, flavor profiles, grades, and proper steeping parameters (water temperature and steep time) for green, black, oolong, herbal, and white teas.

Drink Preparation: Train employees on preparing hot and cold tea beverages, matcha whisks, milk-based tea lattes, and signature infusions.

Equipment Care: Demonstrate the correct use, daily cleaning, and basic maintenance of commercial tea brewers, water boilers, espresso machines, and infusers.

Purpose: Lead coffee education, maintain high brewing standards, and mentor team members.

Design & Deliver Training: Create comprehensive onboarding programs for new hires and advanced skills workshops for current staff.

Teach Technical Skills: Instruct staff on espresso extraction, milk texturing (steaming), grind calibration ("dialing in"), and drink assembly.

Quality Control: Conduct regular site visits or floor audits to check equipment calibration, cleanliness, and beverage taste.

Assess Performance: Evaluate employee progress through practical tests and provide constructive feedback and coaching.

Maintain Equipment: Oversee basic maintenance, calibration, and cleaning of espresso machines and grinders.

Program Development: Create engaging training manuals, recipe cards, and hands-on modules for onboarding.

Performance Tracking: Monitor staff skills, run regular evaluations, and provide helpful coaching to close performance gaps.

Health and Safety: Enforce proper food safety, hygiene, and workstation cleanliness rules.

Experience: At least 2 years of hands-on experience as a tea specialist, beverage creator, or barista.

Training Skills: Proven ability to lead groups, communicate clearly, and coach individuals.

Product Knowledge: Deep understanding of loose-leaf teas, botanical ingredients, and brewing science.

Soft Skills: Strong organization, patience, and interpersonal communication abilities.
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Cove Beach Hotel and Resort Cotonou

Cove Beach Hotel & Resort is a renowned Dubai beach club franchise that has now expanded into the hotel resort industry. Their first location is in Benin.

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