Barback – Luxury Hotel Experience with Growth & MOstay

Mandarin Oriental; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development

MOstay programme

Health & Colleague Wellness

Retirement Plans

Job summary

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi is seeking a Restaurants, Bars & Experiences Barback to join our esteemed team. You will assist the bar and service team, ensuring smooth operations and a memorable dining experience for guests.

Based in the Emirates Palace property, you will work under the Restaurants, Bars & Experiences Manager, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, stock management, and guest engagement in a luxury setting.

Qualifications

• Previous Food & Beverage experience, preferably in a bar, restaurant, hotel, or luxury hospitality environment.
• Basic knowledge of bar operations, beverages, and service standards.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Good attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting, carrying, and stock replenishment.
• Positive attitude, professional appearance, and strong teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in English; additional language skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Set-up the bar, including daily cleaning of all bar areas, equipment, dishwasher, stock up fridges and stations, and prepare mise en place prior to the start of each shift.
• Assist with stock count and ensure the restaurant has adequate supplies for the shift.
• During service, prepare hot drinks, clean coffee machine, replenish stations, and wash utensils and glassware.
• Ensure stations and bar area remain clean throughout service.
• Assist in setting up the bar for special or private events as per briefing.
• Attend to bar guests, provide feedback to managers, and ensure guests receive the brand experience.
• Study and learn all menus and attend training to describe ingredients and preparation to guests.
• Provide courteous, professional, attentive, and efficient service at all times.
• Be familiar with the operation layout and locations of equipment.
• Understand restaurant operation and adapt to changes as directed by managers.
• Attend staff briefings/meetings and related activities.
• Support new recruits through on-the-job training.
• Maintain high personal presentation and report for duty punctually.

Skills

Food & Beverage

Bar operations

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

English proficiency

Job description

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi is seeking a Restaurants, Bars & Experiences Barback to join our esteemed team. You will assist the bar and service team, ensuring smooth operations and a memorable dining experience for guests.

Based in the Emirates Palace property, you will work under the Restaurants, Bars & Experiences Manager, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, stock management, and guest engagement in a luxury setting.