Bar Manager - Center Bar

Wynn Al Marjan Island; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Wynn Al Marjan Island in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Bar Manager to lead a high-end beverage team, maintain service standards, and drive memorable guest experiences.

You will oversee daily bar operations, manage inventory, develop cocktails, train staff, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations while delivering superior hospitality.

Strong leadership, flawless guest service, and a passion for trend-driven menus are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading bar teams in upscale or luxury hospitality
• Expert-level knowledge of cocktails, premium spirits, wine and trends
• Proven ability to manage inventory, ordering, stock rotation and waste reduction
• Outstanding customer service skills with escalation resolution
• Strong leadership to mentor and train bar staff

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate bar team to maintain service standards
• Oversee daily bar operations: inventory, ordering, receiving, and stock rotation to minimize waste
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and sanitation regulations
• Collaborate on cocktails and menus aligned with trends and guest preferences
• Resolve guest complaints promptly to uphold satisfaction
• Prepare beverages accurately according to recipes and standards
• Assess guest needs and offer tailored recommendations
• Serve food and drinks professionally with high standards
• Maintain knowledge of all menu items and describe them to guests
• Keep bar area clean and maintained for guest comfort
• Process payments accurately and promptly
• Refer concerns to Beverage/GM for personalized service
• Set up bar daily per procedures and par levels
• Clean designated areas following hygiene protocols
• Maintain personal hygiene and dress code
• Attend meetings and training to improve service quality
• Check IDs to verify legal drinking age

Skills

Leadership

Bartending Expertise

Inventory management

Customer service

POS systems

Staff training

Beverage knowledge

F&B knowledge

Education

Formal bartending certification

Hospitality management training

Tools

POS software

Inventory software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead mentor and motivate the bar team to maintain high standards of service and positive morale
• Oversee daily bar operations including inventory management ordering receiving and stock rotation to maintain optimal par levels and minimize waste
• Monitor compliance with health safety and sanitation regulations implement corrective actions when necessary
• Collaborate with the Beverage Manager to develop new cocktails and update beverage menus ensuring alignment with current trends and guest preferences
• Resolve escalated guest complaints promptly and effectively to uphold guest satisfaction and the establishment s reputation
• Prepare beverages accurately according to recipes and company standards
• Assess guests needs and preferences offering tailored recommendations and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere
• Serve food and drinks professionally and courteously always adhering to high standards
• Maintain thorough knowledge of all menu items and confidently describe them to guests
• Ensure the bar counter is clean and well-maintained for guest comfort
• Accurately charge customers present bills promptly and handle payments according to procedures
• Refer guest concerns to the Beverage Manager or General Manager as appropriate ensuring personalized service
• Set up the bar daily according to standard procedures and par levels
• Clean all designated areas following daily routines and hygiene protocols
• Uphold the highest standards of personal hygiene and dress code
• Participate in meetings and training to stay updated and improve service quality
• Check identification when necessary to confirm legal drinking age requirements

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in bartending and bar management within upscale or luxury hospitality establishments, with a proven ability to lead teams and oversee daily operations.
• Expert-level knowledge of classic and modern cocktails, premium spirits, wine, and current beverage trends, enabling the creation and development of innovative menus that appeal to diverse guest preferences.
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing bar operations, including inventory control, ordering, stock rotation, and maintaining optimal par levels to minimize waste and maximize efficiency.
• Exceptional customer service skills, with the ability to resolve escalated guest concerns professionally and maintain a welcoming, high-quality guest experience.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities to mentor, motivate, and train bar employees, fostering a positive team environment and high standards of service.
• Comprehensive understanding of POS systems, financial procedures, and handling cash or card transactions accurately and securely.
• Formal bartending certification or recognized hospitality management training preferred; ongoing commitment to professional development and learning.