Food & Beverage Trainer

Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and deliver structured training programs for front-of-house, barista, and café operations teams.
Conduct onboarding, induction, and practical training for new employees.
Train employees on customer service excellence, product knowledge, service sequence, and operational SOPs.
Monitor employee performance, identify training gaps, and implement improvement plans.
Conduct regular training assessments, evaluations, and refresher sessions.
Ensure consistent implementation of brand standards, grooming, hygiene, and food safety procedures.
Support new outlet openings by preparing teams for operational readiness.
Maintain training records, performance evaluations, and progress reports.
Coordinate with Operations and HR teams to ensure continuous staff development.

Job RequirementsMinimum 3 years of relevant experience in F&B training, preferably within the café or specialty coffee industry.
Strong hands-on knowledge of café operations, customer service, and food and beverage standards.
Proven experience in conducting classroom and practical training sessions.
Excellent presentation, communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
Strong understanding of SOP development, employee performance assessments, and training effectiveness.
Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and hospitality service standards.
Ability to train employees across multiple outlets and different operational roles.
Strong organizational skills and proficiency in preparing training materials and reports.
Willingness to travel between outlets in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain as required.
Candidates with UAE F&B industry experience will be preferred.

Interested candidates are invited to send their updated CV to:
hr.admin@akme.ae
Email Subject: Application – F&B Trainer