Assistant Bar Manager

Sunset Hospitality Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunset Hospitality Group seeks an experienced Assistant Bar Manager for AURA - SKYPOOL in Dubai. You will lead daily bar operations, develop a high-performing team, and drive quality, cost control, and guest experiences in a premium beverage environment.

In this role you will collaborate with the Chef and management on seasonal beverage programs, manage costs, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. A launch-ready, engaging atmosphere is essential to success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' proven experience as a supervisor within a luxury lifestyle dining, upscale restaurant, beach club, or nightlife venue.
• Experience managing high-volume premium beverage operations.
• Strong knowledge of classic cocktails, premium spirits, wine, champagne, and contemporary mixology trends.
• Demonstrated leadership in developing, coaching, and motivating bar teams.
• Strong commercial acumen with beverage cost, inventory, and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily bar operations, ensuring exceptional service and memorable guest experiences.
• Develop, train, and inspire a high-performing bar team while maintaining the highest service standards.
• Drive beverage quality, consistency, profitability, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and management on seasonal beverage programs and guest experiences.
• Monitor beverage costs, inventory, stock control, and waste minimization.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, health & safety regulations, and licensing requirements.
• Support the pre-opening of the venue, ensuring bar operations are prepared for launch.
• Assist in developing bar SOPs, service standards, and operational workflows.
• Support beverage menu development, cocktail testing, and recipe standardization.
• Build strong relationships with guests and create an engaging, energetic atmosphere.
• Support recruitment, training, and launch of the venue.

Skills

Bar operations

Team leadership

Cocktails

Cost control

Training

Communication

English fluency

Job description

Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG) is a leading multinational lifestyle hospitality group, with a wide portfolio encompassing Hotels & Resorts, Restaurants, Beach Clubs, Nightclubs, Fitness Centers, and more. SHG operates 111 properties in 26 countries with a commitment to deliver authentic and diverse hospitality experiences that bring people together, all around the world.

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Bar Manager to join AURA - SKYPOOL, inspired by the cosmopolitan energy of iconic Asian cities, our menu features refined yet relaxed sharing-style dishes, perfectly complemented by AURA’s electrifying sky-high atmosphere. Our selection of international plates with a Pan-Asian twist includes poolside favourites and signature creations, designed to be enjoyed throughout the lounge. Embark on a culinary journey above the city at AURA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the daily bar operations, ensuring exceptional service and memorable guest experiences.
• Develop, train, and inspire a high-performing bar team while maintaining the highest service standards.
• Drive beverage quality, consistency, profitability, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and management team on seasonal beverage programs and guest experiences.
• Monitor beverage costs, inventory management, stock control, and waste minimization.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, health & safety regulations, and licensing requirements.
• Support the pre-opening of the venue, ensuring all bar operations are fully prepared for launch.
• Assist in developing bar Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), service standards, and operational workflows.
• Support beverage menu development, cocktail testing, and recipe standardization.
• Build strong relationships with guests while creating an engaging and energetic atmosphere.
• Support the successful pre-opening, recruitment, training, and launch of the venue.

Ideal Candidate:

• Minimum 3 years' proven experience as a supervisor within a luxury lifestyle dining, upscale restaurant, beach club, or nightlife venue.
• Previous experience managing high-volume premium beverage operations.
• Strong knowledge of classic cocktails, premium spirits, wine, champagne, and contemporary mixology trends.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in developing, coaching, and motivating bar teams.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing beverage cost, inventory, and profitability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English is required; additional European languages are highly advantageou