Assistant Manager – Bar Operations

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Centric Jumeirah Dubai is seeking an energetic Assistant Manager – Bar to lead the bar team and deliver memorable guest experiences. You will support daily bar operations, coach staff, ensure quality cocktails, manage costs and uphold hygiene and licensing standards while driving revenue through upselling and creativity in beverage offerings.

This role requires flexible shifts including evenings, weekends and public holidays, with opportunities to shape beverage concepts and guest

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or assistant management experience in a busy bar, restaurant or hotel environment.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, beer and contemporary beverage trends.
• Excellent communication, leadership and guest-service skills.
• A creative, confident and hands-on approach.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• A positive attitude and genuine passion for hospitality.
• Relevant hospitality qualifications are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the Bar Manager in managing the day-to-day bar operation.
• Lead, coach and motivate the bar team to deliver outstanding service.
• Ensure consistent quality in cocktails, beverages, presentation and service standards.
• Create a welcoming and lively atmosphere for guests.
• Assist with staff scheduling, training and performance development.
• Monitor stock levels, wastage, ordering and beverage costs.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, hygiene and licensing requirements.
• Handle guest feedback professionally and resolve concerns promptly.
• Support menu development, promotions and creative beverage concepts.
• Drive revenue through upselling, product knowledge and memorable guest experiences.
• Maintain strong communication with Food & Beverage and other hotel departments.

Skills

Bar management experience

Cocktails & beverages knowledge

Guest service

Communication & leadership

Education

Hospitality qualifications (advantage)

Job description

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"Our leaders have always encouraged us to try new approaches and learn by experimentation. The biggest learning through this was that persistence and calculated risks, pay off."

At Hyatt Centric Jumeirah Dubai, we are all about helping guests discover the heart of the destination. Located in one of Dubai’s most vibrant neighborhoods, our hotel offers a contemporary lifestyle experience with stylish spaces, warm hospitality and memorable food and beverage moments.

We are looking for a passionate and energetic Assistant Manager – Bar to join our team and help bring our bar experience to life.

About the Role

As Assistant Manager – Bar, you will support the daily operation of the bar, lead and inspire the team, and ensure every guest receives engaging, knowledgeable and exceptional service. You will play an important role in maintaining high standards of beverage quality, presentation, guest satisfaction and commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Bar Manager in managing the day-to-day bar operation.
• Lead, coach and motivate the bar team to deliver outstanding service.
• Ensure consistent quality in cocktails, beverages, presentation and service standards.
• Create a welcoming and lively atmosphere for guests.
• Assist with staff scheduling, training and performance development.
• Monitor stock levels, wastage, ordering and beverage costs.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, hygiene and licensing requirements.
• Handle guest feedback professionally and resolve concerns promptly.
• Support menu development, promotions and creative beverage concepts.
• Drive revenue through upselling, product knowledge and memorable guest experiences.
• Maintain strong communication with Food & Beverage and other hotel departments.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous supervisory or assistant management experience in a busy bar, restaurant or hotel environment.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, beer and contemporary beverage trends.
• Excellent communication, leadership and guest-service skills.
• A creative, confident and hands-on approach.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• A positive attitude and genuine passion for hospitality.
• Relevant hospitality qualifications are an advantage.