International Café Barista + Guest Catering Service — Oeiras (On-Site)

International Café Barista + Guest Catering Service — Oeiras (On-Site)

Company: A Diplomata | Colher Cheia LDA — Premium Hospitality & Catering Operator

Location: On-site Café in Oeiras, Portugal

Schedule: 7h00 - 16h00; weekdays | Monday - Friday

Contract: Full-time  

Start Date:  Immediate  for the right candidate

Reports to: On-Site Catering Manager / Café Supervisor

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Role Summary

We are hiring a Café Barista with at least 1-2 years of proven barista and guest-service capability to deliver a premium international café experience at our Oeiras location. You will prepare and serve a wide variety of espresso, latte, cappuccino drinks and teas to guests’ preferences, provide personalized service, and proactively contribute to a clean, well-run café environment.

This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in excellence, enjoys hospitality in a fast-pace environment and maintains professional standards under pressure, and genuinely enjoys serving people.

You must hold a NATO member country citizenship (Portugal, Spain, etc..). This is an absolute requirement for this role. **Do not apply if you don’t have this). 

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Key Responsibilities

1) Coffee Bar & Beverage Service (Barista Core Duties)

• In this role, English is the primary language to operate and additional languages may be helpful

• Prepare and serve a wide variety of espresso-based coffee, cappuccino, latte, Galão drinks and tea to guests’ wishes and standards

• Maintain consistent beverage quality, speed, and presentation

• Set up, maintain, and clean the coffee bar and beverage station throughout the shift

• Follow recipes, calibration, and hygiene procedures to ensure consistency and safety

2) Guest Experience & Personalized Service

• Deliver warm, professional, guest-focused service with a hospitality-first mindset

• Offer personalized service as much as possible (remember preferences, anticipate needs, recommend options)

• Proactively strive for optimal guest satisfaction and resolve minor issues quickly and respectfully

• Support counter service, table service, and take-away flow depending on the café setup

3) Café Operations, Cleanliness & Standards

• Maintain a clean and organized café environment (front-of-house, coffee bar, guest areas as assigned)

• Support stock organization and replenishment of cups, milk, tea, consumables, etc.

• Work closely with colleagues to keep service smooth during rush periods

• Uphold professional appearance: service-minded, conscientious, neat, and customer-focused

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Required Qualifications (Must-Have)

Applicants must meet all of the following:

• Education: High school graduate (or equivalent)

• Experience: Minimum 1 - 2+ years of proven experience as a barista in a café, restaurant, bar or event service  

• Work References: Have your work references available for verification

• Languages: Working proficiency in spoken and written English, Portuguese is helpful but not required.

• Availability: Able to work Full-time, weekdays, weekends, and holidays as needed for extra compensation.

• Attitude Attributes: Reliable to show up on time and responsible for their actions/behavior. Demonstrated ability to be positive, service-minded, dependable, and eager to learn and improve

• Citizenship: from a NATO member state (Portugal, Spain, etc. If you’re not sure, “google”, “NATO Member States”. 

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Preferred (Nice-to-Have)

• Hospitality school students and graduates strongly encouraged to apply

• Advanced barista skills (espresso calibration, latte art, specialty coffee knowledge)

• Experience with POS systems and cash handling

• Experience working in high-volume café environments or premium hospitality settings

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Mandatory Legal / Eligibility Requirements (Client/Site Requirement)

• If hired, must provide a valid Certificado do Registo Criminal issued by the Portuguese Ministry of Justice, dated within the last 12 months, confirming no criminal convictions relevant to the scope of duties

• Hold all legally required work authorization / permits / certificates necessary to perform the job in Portugal

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What We Value (Behavioral Standards)

• Reliability and honesty

• Team work and collaboration

• Hospitality and professionalism are non-negotiable

• Strong attention to detail: orders, cleanliness, and guest cues

• Calm, respectful communication—especially during busy moments

• Pride in presentation: you, the bar, and the guest area always look sharp

• Continuous improvement mindset: you want to get better every month

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What We Offer

• Stable work in a well-run on-site café environment

• Training and skill development (service standards + barista growth)

• A team culture focused on professionalism, respect, and guest experience

• Opportunities to grow into Lead Barista / Shift Supervisor / Café Supervisor roles

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How to Apply

Please submit:

• CV (Portuguese or English)

• A short note (3–5 lines) describing your barista experience and workplace strengths

• Confirmation of:

  • Citizenship: From a NATO member state

  • 1 - 2 years of proven experience as a barista in a café, restaurant, bar or event service  

  • Portuguese + English working proficiency

  • Monday - Friday 7h00 - 16h availability

  • Ability to provide Registo Criminal (within last 12 months)

  • Work authorization to work in Portugal