Bar / Beverage Manager

Accor; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor seeks a Bar & Beverage Manager in Dubai to oversee daily operations of hotel bars and beverage outlets within a luxury setting. You will develop innovative menus, manage costs, lead the beverage team, and ensure exceptional guest experiences while upholding brand standards and local regulations.

You will collaborate with F&B leadership and other departments to enhance offerings and drive overall outlet performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years in bar or beverage management, preferably in luxury/hospitality
• Strong knowledge of wines, spirits, cocktails, mixology, and international beverage trends
• Proven experience in team leadership, beverage cost control, inventory management, and revenue optimization
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and guest service skills
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and public holidays

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of hotel bars and beverage outlets, ensuring smooth service and guest experiences
• Develop and implement beverage menus, cocktail concepts, seasonal promotions, and offerings aligned with brand standards
• Manage beverage costs, inventory, purchasing, and supplier relationships to maximize profitability
• Lead, train, and develop the bar and beverage team, ensuring product knowledge and upselling techniques
• Monitor beverage revenue, costs, and budgets to identify opportunities to increase revenue and meet financial targets
• Ensure compliance with hotel policies, UAE regulations, hygiene standards, and responsible alcohol service
• Collaborate with F&B leadership, Culinary, and other departments to enhance beverage offerings and guest satisfaction

Skills

Wine knowledge

Spirits knowledge

Cocktails & mixology

Revenue optimization

Leadership

Guest service

Job description

Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.

Take the opportunity to become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster.

Job Description

Oversee the daily operations of all hotel bars and beverage outlets, ensuring smooth service, operational efficiency, and exceptional guest experiences.

Develop and implement innovative beverage menus, cocktail concepts, seasonal promotions, and beverage offerings aligned with the hotel's brand standards and guest preferences.

Manage beverage costs, inventory, stock control, purchasing, and supplier relationships to maximize profitability while maintaining quality standards.

Lead, train, motivate, and develop the bar and beverage team, ensuring excellent product knowledge, service standards, upselling techniques, and consistent performance.

Monitor beverage revenue, sales performance, cost of sales, and departmental budgets, identifying opportunities to increase revenue and achieve financial targets.

Ensure compliance with hotel policies, UAE regulations, licensing requirements, hygiene standards, and responsible alcohol service practices while maintaining a safe working environment.

Collaborate with the Food & Beverage leadership team, Culinary department, and other hotel departments to enhance beverage offerings, organize special events, improve guest satisfaction, and drive overall outlet performance.

Qualifications

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in bar or beverage management, preferably within a luxury hotel or upscale hospitality environment.

Strong knowledge of wines, spirits, cocktails, mixology, and international beverage trends.

Proven experience in team leadership, beverage cost control, inventory management, and revenue optimization.

Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and guest service skills.

Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.