Barista cum Waiter/Waitress
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Morsan HR Consulting is hiring a Barista cum Waiter/Waitress in Nairobi on a full-time basis. The role involves welcoming customers, taking food and beverage orders, preparing and serving coffee and other drinks, handling payments, and maintaining cleanliness and service standards. The deadline to apply is 28 October 2026.
- Full-time hospitality role in Nairobi
- Combines barista and waiter/waitress duties
- At least 2 years of barista experience required
- Certification in Barista Training, Food and Beverage Service, or Hospitality preferred
- Deadline: 28 October 2026
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- Required2+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
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Original source description
Barista cum Waiter/Waitress
Morsan HR Consulting
·
Consulting
Full Time
Nairobi
Nairobi
Deadline:
28 October 2026
Posted
September 30, 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Welcome customers warmly and provide prompt and professional service.
- Present menus and explain available meals, beverages, daily specials, and promotions.
- Take accurate food and beverage orders and communicate them promptly to the kitchen.
- Prepare and serve coffee, tea, hot chocolate, juices, smoothies, milkshakes, and other beverages.
- Operate coffee machines, grinders, blenders, and other beverage equipment correctly.
- Ensure all beverages are prepared consistently and presented according to restaurant standards.
- Serve food and drinks promptly while observing proper table service procedures.
- Check on customers during service and attend to additional requests.
- Handle customer enquiries, feedback, and complaints professionally, escalating serious concerns to the Restaurant Manager.
- Recommend suitable menu items and upsell beverages, desserts, side dishes, and meal combinations.
- Process customer orders, bills, and payments accurately using the approved point-of-sale system.
- Clear and reset tables and keep dining areas near and ready for incoming customers.
- Maintain cleanliness of the coffee station, tables, service counters, equipment, and utensils.
- Monitor beverage ingredients and service supplies and report low stock levels promptly.
- Record and report breakages, malfunctions and damaged items promptly.
- Assist with opening and closing duties, including setting up and cleaning service areas.
- Support takeaway, delivery, event, and catering orders where required.
- Assist with setting up and serving customers during outdoor and off-site catering events.
- Follow food safety, hygiene, grooming, and workplace safety standards.
- Work closely with kitchen, cashier, bar, and service staff to ensure smooth service delivery.
Qualifications and Skills
- Certification in Barista Training, Food and Beverage Service, Hospitality, or a related field is preferred.
- At least 2 years of experience as a barista.
- Knowledge of coffee preparation, beverage service, and table service.
- Strong customer service, communication, and upselling skills.
- Ability to operate coffee equipment and point-of-sale systems.
- Honest, reliable, well-groomed, and able to work effectively in a team.
- Ability to remain calm and professional during busy service periods.
- Ability to work productively both independently and as a team.
- Must be physically fit and able to stand for long hours.
- Willingness to work extended shifts, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
- Must be comfortable working in banqueting, outdoor, and outside catering setups.
- Must be able to carry catering supplies when supporting outside catering setups.
- Must be ready to attend a physical and practical expertise test interview on Barista and waiter/waitressing skills.
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Qualifications
- Vocational
- Experience Required
- 2 years
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