Bar Manager

SOFITEL; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel chain in Dubai is seeking an experienced bar manager to oversee daily operations and deliver exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate will have a degree in hotel restaurant management and at least 2-3 years of hotel experience. Responsibilities include managing a bar team, developing beverage menus, and ensuring high standards of service and compliance. Strong knowledge of spirits and bartending is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong professionalism and human resources management capabilities.
• Up-to-date with F&B trends and knowledgeable about successful concepts.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily bar operations to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Lead and train a professional bar team for optimal performance.
• Develop innovative beverage menus and oversee stock control.

Skills

Excellent reading, written and oral proficiency in English

Experienced in all aspects of restaurant service

Excellent leader and trainer with strong motivational skills

Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail

Proven organizational skills

Strong background in bartending and menu engineering with wine

Exceptional spirit and liquor knowledge

Education

Degree in Hotel Restaurant Management or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage daily bar operations
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences aligned with the luxury standards
• Lead and train a professional bar team
• Oversee service, ambiance, and bar performance
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety, and compliance
• Develop innovative beverage menus
• Ensure efficient stock control and supplier coordination
• Organize promotions, events, and beverage activations
• Handle guest feedback and resolve issues professionally
• Monitor budgets, revenue targets, and cost controls
• Conduct regular service and product knowledge training
• Foster team motivation and excellence; conduct regular check-in conversations
• Ensure the grooming standards are adhered to

Qualifications

• Excellent reading, written and oral proficiency in English
• Experienced in all aspects of restaurant service
• Must be well-presented and professionally groomed at all times
• Excellent leader and trainer with strong motivational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail
• High degree of professionalism, sound human resources management capabilities, business acumen, energy and determination
• Proven organizational skills, able to set and meet deadlines with quality results
• Strong background in bartending and menu engineering with wine
• Exceptional spirit and liquor knowledge
• Candidate should be up-to-date when it comes to F&B trends, and knowledgeable of the successful concepts
• The candidate should be aware of the digital platform to enhance the exposure of the F&B offer

Additional Information

• Degree in Hotel Restaurant Management or equivalent
• Minimum 2 - 3 years of Hotel experience