Vacancy title:
Barista

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Restaurant & Hospitality, Customer Service, Sales & Retail]

Jobs at:
Durham International Schools

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 25 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, September 3 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Durham School provides a first-class all-around educational experience. All pupils, from age 3 through to 18, enjoy the equality of opportunity necessary to fulfill their potential, are well-prepared for further education and have the confidence to face an ever-changing global environment. To ensure this, Durham School provides a broad and balanced curriculum of GCSEs, iGCSEs and A-Levels and places great emphasis on giving pupils the flexibility to choose the curriculum which best suits them. We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

Durham International School is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Coffee Barista to deliver exceptional service and high quality beverages at our school coffee shop. The role requires a customer focused individual with strong technical skills in coffee preparation, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for hospitality.

The successful candidate will prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold beverages, maintain cleanliness and efficiency in the coffee shop, and ensure a welcoming environment for staff, students, parents, and visitors.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Certification in Barista Training or Coffee Skills (e.g., Specialty Coffee Association).
• Minimum of a Diploma in Hospitality, Food & Beverage Service, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of coffee brewing methods, latte art, and specialty beverage preparation.
• Excellent communication skills in English (oral and written).
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and maintain high standards of service.
• Sound understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• ICT literacy for point of sale systems and inventory management.
• Reliability, enthusiasm, and a passion for customer service.
• Provided a current Food handling Medical Certificate.

Experience needed

• At least 4 years of experience as a barista or in a hospitality/food service environment.
• Experience in bakery or pastry service (an added advantage)

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

• Knowledge of international coffee trends and sustainability practices.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: professional certificate

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