Bar Attendant - InterContinental Abu Dhabi

InterContinental Hotels Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room discounts

Training programs

Wellbeing support

Job summary

InterContinental Abu Dhabi is seeking a friendly Bar Attendant to join our Food & Beverage team. You will support the bar operations, assist bartenders, and ensure a welcoming guest experience in a fast-paced hotel setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining a clean bar area, replenishing supplies, serving beverages, and recommending items from the beverage menu. Fluency in English and a positive attitude are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a bar, restaurant, hotel, or similar F&B environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly, professional, guest-focused approach.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and detail.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming guests warmly and providing attentive service.
• Assisting bartenders with beverage preparation and service.
• Maintaining bar area cleanliness and organization before, during, and after service.
• Replenishing beverages, ice, glassware, and bar supplies during shifts.
• Serving beverages and taking guest orders accurately and efficiently.
• Knowledge of the beverage menu and ability to suggest recommendations.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Supporting stock checks and inventory control.
• Collaborating with bartenders, servers, kitchen staff, and supervisors.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

English proficiency

Job description

At InterContinental Abu Dhabi, we are passionate about creating memorable experiences for our guests through genuine hospitality, thoughtful service, and attention to detail.We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and service-oriented Bar Attendant to join our Food & Beverage team.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

As a Bar Attendant, you will play an important role in supporting the smooth operation of our bar and ensuring our guests enjoy a welcoming and memorable experience. You will work closely with our bartenders and the wider Food & Beverage team to provide efficient service while maintaining the high standards expected at InterContinental.

• Welcoming guests warmly and providing friendly, attentive, and professional service.
• Assisting bartenders with the preparation and service of beverages as required.
• Preparing and maintaining the bar area before, during, and after service.
• Ensuring glassware, equipment, garnishes, and other bar supplies are clean, organized, and readily available.
• Replenishing beverages, ice, glassware, and other bar items throughout the shift.
• Serving beverages and taking guest orders accurately and efficiently in accordance with hotel standards.
• Having a good understanding of the beverage menu and being able to assist guests with general recommendations.
• Anticipating guest needs and responding promptly to requests.
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene across the bar, service areas, and equipment at all times.
• Supporting stock checks and ensuring products are stored correctly and handled carefully.
• Working closely with bartenders, servers, kitchen colleagues, and supervisors to ensure smooth and efficient service.
• Following all food safety, hygiene, health and safety, and responsible beverage service requirements.
• Assisting with opening and closing duties and supporting special events or functions when required.
• Demonstrating IHG values through positive interactions with guests and colleagues every day.

What we need from you:

• Previous experience in a bar, restaurant, hotel, or similar Food & Beverage environment.
• Basic knowledge of beverages and bar operations would be an advantage.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A friendly, professional, and guest-focused approach.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and detail.
• The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive attitude and willingness to support the wider team.
• Flexibility to work different shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• A willingness to learn and develop your knowledge of beverages and bar service.
• Good command of English; additional languages would be an advantage.

What you can expect from us:

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 – 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. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the teamthe room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeingframework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.