Assistant Outlet/Bar Manager

InterContinental Hotels Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Abu Dhabi seeks an Assistant Outlet/Bar Manager to lead a dynamic team focused on delivering exceptional guest experiences. The role involves overseeing restaurant and bar operations, training staff, and maintaining high service standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 2-4 years of experience in a similar role, with knowledge of food service regulations. The hotel offers competitive salary and benefits, fostering a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Housing allowance

Free duty meals

Room discounts

Training programs

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of restaurant experience in a full-service outlet.
• Alcohol awareness certification or valid health/food handler card.
• Excellent knowledge of ala carte menus and beverage lists.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of F&B attendants.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Manage stock levels and ordering.
• Oversee restaurant, bar, and event spaces.

Skills

Team leadership

Guest service

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Hospitality diploma/degree

Job description

Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi, is looking for a creative and team-oriented Assistant Outlet/Bar Manager to join our dynamic team! Holiday Inn is the first of its brand in Abu Dhabi. The hotel places you right at the heart of the city’s cultural and business landmarks. Located just 5 minutes from ADNEC and 10 minutes from the iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the hotel offers a prime setting for business, leisure, and exploring the best of Abu Dhabi. With vibrant dining, pool & spa facilities, and versatile event spaces, we deliver genuine hospitality that feels like home.

What’s the job?

Working as a Assistant Outlet/Bar Manager, you will ensure all team members are trained and maintaining IHG’s True Hospitality service behavior. You will lead the day-to-day team with the support of the Food & Beverage Manager. You’ll have ambition, talent, and some essential skills. We’re seeking someone passionate about creating great guest experiences for this vital role.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

• Leading, coaching, and guiding a team of energetic F&B attendants to Make Our Guests Smile;
• Delivering exceptional guest and dining experiences by setting high standards and finding new ways to exceed them;
• Support initiatives of the Food and Beverage Manager to ensure departmental goals are met and exceeded;
• Work closely with the Kitchen team to ensure service is seamless and organized;
• Rostering, recruitment, onboarding new hires are all part of the day-to-day;
• Drive employee satisfaction through coaching and creative engagement activities;
• Purchasing and ordering stock and maintaining stock levels;
• Multitasking to oversee restaurant, bar, room service and conference and events spaces.

What we need from you

To execute the role, the candidate must meet the legal requirements to work in the UAE. Ideally, the candidate must have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar role in hotels with proven results and includes the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 2-4 years restaurant experience in a full-service outlet or similar setting. Hospitality diploma/degree from a recognized hospitality school is preferred.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local/government authorities.
• Excellent knowledge of ala carte menus, wine and beverage lists, current and emerging food trends.

The candidate will have the ability to satisfactorily communicate in English with guests, management and co-workers to their understanding. They must have the ability to work collaboratively in a team; strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective time management. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize workload; High grooming standards – wear your uniform with pride and adhere to personal grooming and hygiene standards; and flexibility to work a 6 day rotating roster – overnight, weekend and public holiday shifts are all part of the job.

What we offer

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including free duty meals, health insurance, housing allowance, uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work.

Go on - show us how your passion and personality are the perfect fit to deliver memorable experiences to our guests.

We are an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.