Bartender

Accor; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a dynamic Bartender to join our hotel team. You will mix and serve drinks, greet guests, take orders, and ensure friendly, professional service in a fast-paced bar environment.

The ideal candidate has good English, strong customer service, basic F&B knowledge, and prior bartending experience. You will maintain bar cleanliness, upsell specials, handle payments, verify IDs, and comply with local alcohol laws as part of a professional hospitality team.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required.
• Previous bartending experience preferred.
• Basic F&B product knowledge expected.

Responsibilities

• Mix and serve drinks according to recipes or customer preferences.
• Greet and interact with customers in a friendly, engaging, and professional manner.
• Take drink and food orders from customers and serve them promptly.
• Maintain a clean and organized bar area and restock supplies as needed.
• Handle cash, card transactions and tips accurately; balance cash drawers at shift end.
• Ensure beverages are served in compliance with local alcohol laws; refuse service to intoxicated patrons.
• Assist with bar setup and breakdown for events or private parties.

Skills

English proficiency

Customer service

Multitasking

Team work

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Company Description

Why work for Accor?

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and talented Bartender to join our team in the hotel industry in the UAE. The Bartender will be responsible to the following key job responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

• Mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks according to recipes or customer preferences.
• Ensure drinks are served in proper glassware with appropriate garnishes.
• Maintain knowledge of drink recipes, new trends, and popular cocktails.
• Greet and interact with customers in a friendly, engaging, and professional manner.
• Take drink and food orders from customers and serve them promptly.
• Handle customer complaints and resolve issues efficiently and courteously.
• Maintain a clean and organized bar area.
• Restock supplies (alcohol, mixers, garnishes, glassware) and ensure all inventory is properly maintained.
• Check customer IDs to verify legal drinking age and comply with local alcohol laws.
• Monitor and manage bar tabs, collect payments, and issue change.
• Handle cash, credit card transactions, and tips accurately.
• Balance cash drawers at the end of shifts and report any discrepancies.
• Ensure all beverages are served responsibly, in compliance with local laws regarding alcohol service.
• Refuse service to customers who appear intoxicated or disruptive.
• Follow health and safety protocols for food and beverage handling.

Additional Duties

• Assist with bar setup and breakdown for special events or private parties.
• Help maintain cleanliness of the restaurant, bar area, and surrounding environment.
• Stock and clean glassware, equipment, and utensils.
• Participate in promotional activities and upsell drinks or special offers to customers.

Qualifications

• Average reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language
• Good communication and customer contact skills; good problem resolution skills
• Basic F&B product knowledge
• Previous experience in bartending or a related field preferred
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and maintain focus on customer service.

Additional Information

Additional Language is an added advantage.

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