Dubai — Qahwa World

Authority.Coffee has introduced a new careers platform focused on the coffee sector in the Gulf region, aiming to connect employers with candidates experienced in the industry.

The platform, accessible at authority.coffee/careers, is designed to link operators such as specialty cafés, roasteries, multi-location groups, and equipment suppliers with job seekers who have relevant experience in coffee operations. Available roles include baristas, roasters, store managers, training staff, and senior operational positions.

The launch comes as the GCC specialty coffee market continues to expand. Industry estimates cited by the company project the sector could grow from approximately USD 6.84 billion to more than USD 11 billion by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate of around 9%. At the same time, operators in the region have reported ongoing challenges in recruiting experienced talent.

Robert Jones, founder of Authority.Coffee, said the platform was developed in response to what he described as a mismatch between available talent and existing recruitment channels. He noted that general job platforms do not always differentiate between levels of specialty coffee experience.

The platform is positioned alongside Authority.Coffee’s broader market intelligence tools, which track coffee businesses and suppliers across the UAE. According to the company, early users of the careers platform will have access to verified candidate profiles, while job seekers will be visible to participating operators during an initial rollout phase. Registration is currently free for both employers and candidates.

Authority.Coffee stated that the service is intended to provide a more specialized recruitment channel for the regional coffee industry as competition for skilled staff increases alongside market growth.

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Authority.Coffee launches GCC’s first dedicated coffee industry careers platform