Job Description

Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts is a well-established luxury hotel company, which has had a distinct impact on the global hospitality market for the past two decades. Jumeirah has transformed the way that luxury is defined as exemplified by its flagship hotel, Burj Al Arab Jumeirah.

Today, Jumeirah is a Dubai national champion and an acclaimed luxury hospitality leader operating 24 Jumeirah branded properties in eight countries, employing more than 13,500 colleagues from across 140 nationalities.

About the role:
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for highly talented and experienced Bartenders to join Food & Beverage Service team at Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts in Dubai on either a full-time or seasonal basis. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:

• Take orders from customers and Waiter/Waitress in a timely, professional and friendly manner.
• Mix ingredients such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters to prepare cocktails and other drinks according to Beverage Recipes.
• Serve alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages according to defined standards.
• Collect money for drinks served and process financial transactions according to Jumeirah International cashiering procedures.
• Order liquors and supplies utilizing the FBM system.
• Arrange bottles and glasses attractively.
• Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks.
• Replenish bar snacks such as chips, pretzels, and nuts.
• Ensure that all stock is established as per par levels and stored according to Jumeirah International Food Hygiene Standards.
• Ensure that the mise-en-place of the bar i.e., condiments, tray cloths, cocktail napkins etc. are ready for service as per the requirements of the individual outlet and expected business level requirements prior to opening.
• Ensure that the guest is presented with the correct order and that all drinks are prepared and served as agreed in the standard operating procedures.
• Maintain a complete knowledge of cocktails, beverages and wines to advise the guests and colleagues when necessary.
• Undertake opening, closing & cleaning tasks as detailed on checklists.
• Inform Outlet Manager/ Assistant Manager of any stock losses, problems or unavailable items.
• Assist in the stocktaking of beverages and operating equipment.
• Coordinate with Stewarding to ensure equipment and bar area is kept hygienically clean and tidy at all times and sufficient glassware is available for the levels of business.
• Control and rotate stock on a FIFO (first in first out) system.
• Ensure the checking of expiration dates and that all perishable garnishes are stored and recorded in designated storage area.
• Display a responsible attitude towards the service of alcohol to ensure minors are not served and intoxicated guest are politely refused service.
• Demonstrate some ability & independence in problem solving.
• Communicate details of complaints or issues that could result in complaints, loss of business, productivity or profit to the Outlet Manager or Beverage Manager. About you:

In order to be considered for this role, you will have the passion for consistent high-quality guest service. You will preferably possess a minimum of 2 years experience in a 5-star hotel or similar environment and have outstanding beverage knowledge.

You should have an excellent interpersonal and guest service ability. It is also essential that you have good command of the English language (spoken and written) and an additional language (i.e. French, German, Italian, Spanish, Arabic or Russian).