Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Bartender to join the Jumeirah Group team in Dubai. The main duties and responsibilities of this role are:

• Identify and anticipate guests' needs, offering tailored bar services and expert recommendations, actively promoting items to enhance their experience.
• Prepare cocktails and other beverages precisely according to recipes, specializing in fine beverages and crafting unique cocktails that align with the venue's theme or guest preferences.
• Assess and meet guests' requirements, expertly advising on wine and food pairings tailored to the outlet's theme or individual preferences, with a focus on upselling beverages based on guest preferences.
• Collaborate closely with bartenders to ensure seamless service to all guests, providing support as needed to maintain exceptional service standards.
• Supervise bar inventories, ensuring all perishable garnishes are stored correctly and logged, and regularly checking expiration dates.
• Complete all required checklists daily, weekly, and monthly, promptly notifying managers of beverage product replenishment needs.
• Demonstrate responsibility in serving alcoholic beverages, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements for safe consumption.
• Foster positive working relationships and support team members to achieve shared objectives.
• Uphold departmental policies, adhere to HACCP procedures, and follow F&B standard operating procedures to deliver a luxurious guest experience in line with Jumeirah's excellence standards.
• Adhere strictly to Health, Safety, and Environment protocols, ensuring a safe and secure environment for guests and staff alike.

About You: The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years of bartending experience, in a reputable hospitality brand or a standalone restaurant is required for this role.
• Proficient and passion for preparing a wide range of cocktails and beverages, including classic cocktails and modern mixology techniques.
• Proficiency in English is required, ideally complemented by proficiency with a second language (Spanish, French, Arabic, Russian, German, Mandarin, and/or Greek) with strong communication abilities.
• Desirable working practical knowledge with Opera, Epicure, or Micros.
• Previous similar experience in a renowned hospitality brand or a standalone restaurant.

About the Benefits: We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package including dental coverage, flights home, life insurance, incentive programs, and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.