Bar Manager

Sunset Hospitality Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunset Hospitality Group invites an experienced Bar Manager to lead TAPASAKE Dubai, a Japanese-Mediterranean dining destination with premium beverages and an elevated guest experience. You will oversee daily bar operations, drive beverage quality and profitability, and collaborate with culinary and management teams to deliver memorable experiences.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of Bar Manager experience in luxury settings, strong leadership, and a passion for contemporary mixology.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' proven experience as a Bar Manager within luxury lifestyle dining or similar.
• Experience managing high-volume premium beverage operations.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, premium spirits, wine, champagne and contemporary mixology trends.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in developing, coaching, and motivating bar teams.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing beverage cost, inventory, and profitability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English; additional European languages are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily bar operations, ensuring exceptional service and memorable guest experiences.
• Develop, train, and inspire a high-performing bar team while maintaining the highest service standards.
• Drive beverage quality, consistency, profitability, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and management team on seasonal beverage programs and guest experiences.
• Monitor beverage costs, inventory management, stock control, and waste minimization.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, health & safety regulations, and licensing requirements.
• Support the successful pre-opening of the venue, ensuring all bar operations are fully prepared for launch.
• Assist in developing bar SOPs, service standards, and operational workflows.
• Support beverage menu development, cocktail testing, and recipe standardization.
• Build strong relationships with guests while creating an engaging and energetic atmosphere.
• Support the successful pre-opening, recruitment, training, and launch of the venue.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team Management

Communication

Guest Experience

English Proficiency

Job description

Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG) is a leading multinational lifestyle hospitality group, with a wide portfolio encompassing Hotels & Resorts, Restaurants, Beach Clubs, Nightclubs, Fitness Centers, and more. SHG operates 111 properties in 26 countries with a commitment to deliver authentic and diverse hospitality experiences that bring people together, all around the world.

We are looking for an experienced Bar Manager to join TAPASAKE, our iconic Japanese-Mediterranean dining destination located at One Za'abeel, Dubai. TAPASAKE offers an elevated lifestyle experience where exceptional cuisine, innovative mixology, vibrant entertainment, and impeccable service come together against one of Dubai's most spectacular skyline views. We are looking for a passionate hospitality leader who thrives in a high-energy luxury environment and is committed to delivering unforgettable guest experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the daily bar operations, ensuring exceptional service and memorable guest experiences.
• Develop, train, and inspire a high-performing bar team while maintaining the highest service standards.
• Drive beverage quality, consistency, profitability, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and management team on seasonal beverage programs and guest experiences.
• Monitor beverage costs, inventory management, stock control, and waste minimization.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, health & safety regulations, and licensing requirements.
• Support the successful pre-opening of the venue, ensuring all bar operations are fully prepared for launch.
• Assist in developing bar Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), service standards, and operational workflows.
• Support beverage menu development, cocktail testing, and recipe standardization.
• Build strong relationships with guests while creating an engaging and energetic atmosphere.
• Support the successful pre-opening, recruitment, training, and launch of the venue.

Ideal Candidate:

• Minimum 3 years' proven experience as a Bar Manager within a luxury lifestyle dining, upscale restaurant, beach club, or nightlife venue.
• Previous experience managing high-volume premium beverage operations.
• Strong knowledge of classic cocktails, premium spirits, wine, champagne, and contemporary mixology trends.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in developing, coaching, and motivating bar teams.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing beverage cost, inventory, and profitability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English is required; additional European languages are highly advantageous.