Beverage R&D Barista; Product Development

Beverage R&D Barista (Product Development)

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One‑liner: Barista‑first creator who invents and standardizes matchas, smoothies, iced lattes, and refreshers—then turns them into simple, bar‑ready SOPs for our cafés.

• Prototype & formulate: Create new iced lattes, matcha drinks, smoothies, frappés, cold foams, refreshers, and seasonal drops using real bar gear (espresso machine, grinders, blender, shaker).
• Standardize & document: Lock recipes (grams/ml/ice, build order, garnish). Write clear SOP cards and quick how‑to clips that any barista can follow.
• Batching & prep: Develop house syrups/purées/bases; specify yields, par levels, storage/rotation, and simple café handling (≤60–90s builds).
• Taste‑first validation: Run staff/guest tastings, gather feedback, iterate fast, and finalize only when flavor + look hit the mark.
• Cost & feasibility: Keep flavors high while staying within given cost targets; suggest smart swaps without “food‑science” complexity.
• Handover to cafés: Train bar leads on new items; support first weeks of rollout and troubleshoot.
• Trend scouting: Track regional/global beverage trends (matcha grades, alt‑milks, texture, layered visuals) and pitch monthly concepts.

• 2–5 years as a barista/head barista with hands‑on beverage creation (not just service).
• Strong skills across espresso, matcha (proper prep & pairing), blender builds, shaking/stirring, dilution/ice control, layering, and garnish.
• A palate for balance (sweet/acid/bitter/salt) and an eye for Instagram‑ready presentation.
• Clear communicator who documents simply; comfortable training others.
• Basic costing/portioning and solid hygiene/food‑safety habits.
• English required;
  Arabic a plus.

• Zero‑proof/cocktail bar experience; nitro/cold brew; cold‑foam systems.
• POS familiarity (e.g., Foodics) and basic Excel/Sheets.
• Comfortable shooting quick phone photos/reels of new drinks.

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