Barista Jobs in Lahore 2026 | Cosa Nostra (PKR 35,000–50,000)
Looking for barista jobs in Lahore with a stated salary? Cosa Nostra, a Lahore-based restaurant serving Italian-inspired cuisine, coffee and signature dishes, is hiring a full-time Barista for a morning shift. The advertised salary is PKR 35,000–50,000 per month, and applications are open on Mustakbil until 21 January 2027.
The employer says warm, attentive hospitality is part of every guest’s experience. This job is as much about guests as it is about coffee.
Barista Jobs in Lahore: Cosa Nostra job details
| Employer | Cosa Nostra |
| Post | Barista |
| Location | Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Shift | Morning shift |
| Experience | 1 year (listed); the ad text also mentions 2–3 years of barista experience |
| Gender | Not specified |
| Salary | PKR 35,000–50,000 per month |
| Posted | 21 October 2026 |
| Last Date | 21 January 2027 |
Requirements
- Experience: 1 year is listed in the job summary. The education section adds that candidates “should have practical barista training and relevant experience of 2–3 years”, but equivalent hands-on hospitality experience “may be considered”.
- Practical ability to prepare espresso drinks and follow beverage recipes consistently
- Familiarity with espresso machines, grinders, milk steaming and basic equipment cleaning
- Strong customer-service skills and accurate order taking
- Ability to manage several orders in a fast-paced restaurant
- Knowledge of food hygiene, sanitation and safe beverage handling
- Reliability, punctuality and a tidy workstation
- Secondary school certificate or equivalent preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve espresso-based drinks, brewed coffee, tea and other menu beverages to consistent standards
- Welcome guests, explain beverage options and take orders accurately during busy periods
- Operate and maintain espresso machines, grinders and other bar equipment; keep the coffee station clean and organised
- Follow food-safety, sanitation and safe-handling procedures on every shift
- Monitor beverage supplies, report replenishment needs and support stock rotation
- Coordinate with restaurant colleagues for timely service
- Handle guest questions or concerns professionally and refer issues to a supervisor
Barista jobs in Lahore: salary and shift at Cosa Nostra
The ad states PKR 35,000–50,000 per month for a morning shift. Among current barista jobs in Lahore, few ads state pay this clearly. Your final figure inside that range will usually depend on your experience and how well you do in the practical test. The ad does not mention service charge, tips, meals or transport, so ask about these at the interview. For a wider picture of restaurant pay, read our guide on waiter salary in Pakistan by city. Front-of-house pay bands are similar to entry-level barista pay.
How to prepare for a barista interview in Lahore
- Expect a practical test. Be ready to pull an espresso shot, steam milk for a cappuccino and a latte, and talk about grind size and extraction time.
- Show service skills. Cosa Nostra stresses guest experience. Practise greeting, recommending a drink and handling a complaint. Our waiter duties and responsibilities guide covers the basics.
- Prepare common answers. Our waiter and cashier interview tips work well for barista interviews too.
- Talk hygiene. Explain how you clean the machine, the grinder and the steam wand at opening and closing. A written opening and closing checklist helps here.
Who should apply for these barista jobs in Lahore
This vacancy suits baristas with at least a year in a café, coffee shop or restaurant bar who want a morning-shift role in Lahore. If you are newer to coffee but have strong hospitality experience, you may still apply. The ad says equivalent hands-on hospitality experience “may be considered”. Before applying for barista jobs in Lahore, compare this role with our barista jobs in Karachi (Espresso Lab) post.
Apply safely
- Apply only through the official advertisement linked below. Never send money to anyone who offers to “confirm” the job.
- Keep your CV to 1–2 pages, with your most recent roles first and a phone number you answer.
- Take copies of your CNIC, experience letters and any food-safety or baking/barista certificate to the interview.
- Confirm salary, duty hours, weekly off and probation terms in writing before you join.
How to apply
Apply online through the original advertisement on Mustakbil (Ref. 1436781) before 21 January 2027: https://www.mustakbil.com/jobs/job/1436781.
Source verified: Listing re-checked live on Mustakbil on 11 November 2026 (Posted: 21 October 2026; Apply by: 21 January 2027).
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