Assistant Bar Manager - Beverage Operations

Accor Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 78,120 - 111,600; Full time

Job summary

Accor in Dubai is seeking an Assistant Bar Manager - Beverage Operations to lead premium bar service and beverage controls across a Dubai outlet. You will oversee staff, budgeting, inventory, and guest experience while ensuring hygiene and presentation standards.

The role reports to Restaurant Manager and requires 5-7 years in a 4-5 star hotel with strong leadership and cost-control skills to optimize outlet profitability.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in vocational hospitality.
• 5-7 years of experience in a 4-5 star hotel.
• Experience in bar supervision, beverage inventory, scheduling, cost control, and luxury guest service.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to annual outlet budgets, revenue forecasts, expense planning, and operating equipment requirements.
• Prepare employee schedules according to business forecasts, staffing guidelines, and expected service demand.
• Supervise bar employees and maintain professional conduct, grooming, courtesy, and guest engagement standards.
• Coordinate beverage purchasing, pricing, promotions, and product selection with the Restaurant Manager.
• Monitor beverage cost of sale and support measures that protect outlet profitability.
• Identify employee training needs and arrange practical development programs with the Restaurant Manager.
• Ensure entrance procedures, dress codes, sound levels, lighting, and operating hours comply with established policies.
• Take charge of bar operations whenever the Restaurant Manager is absent.

Skills

Premium hotel bar operations

Beverage inventory management

Employee scheduling

Cost control

Guest service

Hygiene and health-code compliance

Opening and closing inspections

Interdepartmental coordination

Education

Diploma or degree in vocational hospitality

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Assistant Bar Manager - Beverage OperationsLocation: Dubai, United Arab EmiratesIndustry: HospitalityFunction: Restaurant ManagementExperience: 5-7 years in a 4-5 star hotelJob Type: Full-time

Position Overview The Assistant Bar Manager - Beverage Operations position in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is a Hospitality hiring opportunity for an experienced professional ready to lead premium bar service, beverage controls, and outlet employees. This role supports daily commercial performance while maintaining the service, hygiene, presentation, and guest experience standards expected within an international hotel.

Role Context

Working under the Restaurant Manager, the Assistant Bar Manager coordinates daily bar operations and assumes full operational responsibility during the manager 's absence. The position influences revenue, beverage costs, employee performance, stock availability, and guest satisfaction across the outlet.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to annual outlet budgets, revenue forecasts, expense planning, and operating equipment requirements.
• Prepare employee schedules according to business forecasts, staffing guidelines, and expected service demand.
• Supervise bar employees and maintain professional conduct, grooming, courtesy, and guest engagement standards.
• Recommend recruitment, promotion, training, and performance actions to the Restaurant Manager.
• Inspect the bar, restaurant areas, refrigerators, and storage facilities before opening.
• Confirm completion of closing procedures and compliance with approved operational checklists.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitary conditions in line with health regulations and hotel requirements.
• Coordinate beverage purchasing, pricing, promotions, and product selection with the Restaurant Manager.
• Prepare requisitions for beverages, condiments, operating materials, and guest supplies according to established par levels.
• Monitor consumption records and share accurate purchasing data with the Head Bartender.
• Control beverage handling, storage, expiry dates, wastage, spoilage, and breakages.
• Track beverage cost of sale and support measures that protect outlet profitability.
• Identify employee training needs and arrange practical development programs with the Restaurant Manager.
• Conduct induction and operational training for newly appointed bar and service employees.
• Ensure entrance procedures, dress codes, sound levels, lighting, and operating hours comply with established policies.
• Advise the Restaurant Manager on service quality, employee deployment, guest concerns, and operational improvements.
• Report equipment faults and coordinate repair requests with the Maintenance Department.
• Maintain productive communication with purchasing, kitchen, maintenance, front office, and other hotel departments.
• Take charge of bar operations whenever the Restaurant Manager is absent.
• Support the Duty Manager and senior leadership with reasonable operational assignments.

Ideal Profile

The successful candidate should hold a diploma or degree in vocational hospitality and bring 5-7 years of experience from a 4-5 star hotel. Previous responsibility for bar supervision, beverage inventory, employee scheduling, cost control, and luxury guest service is essential. This position suits a composed and commercially aware leader who can make sound decisions during busy service periods. Strong attention to cleanliness, presentation, employee discipline, stock accuracy, and guest satisfaction will be important.

Skills Set

• Premium hotel bar operations
• Beverage inventory and par-stock management
• Beverage costing and consumption analysis
• Bar budgeting and revenue forecasting
• Cocktail standards and menu development
• Employee scheduling and manpower planning
• Team supervision and practical training
• Hygiene and health-code compliance
• Opening and closing inspections
• Stock requisitioning and purchasing coordination
• Expiry, wastage, and spoilage control
• Guest service and complaint handling
• Equipment inspection and maintenance reporting
• Outlet promotions and beverage pricing
• Interdepartmental coordination

Why Join Us

This opportunity offers valuable leadership exposure within Dubai 's established hotel and dining market. Accor supports professional development through structured learning programs and international career pathways across its properties and brands. Employees may also receive worldwide hotel discounts and opportunities to participate in responsible Hospitality initiatives.

About the Company

Accor is an international Hospitality group operating a diverse portfolio of hotel brands worldwide. The organization combines global operating standards with employee development, internal mobility, responsible business practices, and locally relevant guest experiences.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Hospitality
• Function: Restaurant Management
• Salary: 7000-10000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time