Bartender

Zuma Restaurants; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A contemporary Japanese restaurant in Abu Dhabi seeks a Bartender to enhance the guest experience. The ideal candidate will have a passion for culinary experiences, proven bartending experience in luxury settings, and a natural team spirit. Responsibilities include overseeing bar smoothness during shifts, mentoring team members, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Enjoy world-class training, global opportunities, and benefits such as exclusive staff discounts.

Benefits

World-Class training

Global opportunities

Daily Family Meals

Rewards & Recognition

Staff discount

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Bartender in a high-volume restaurant.
• Ability to create memorable dining experiences for guests.
• Natural team player, able to work with a large team.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the bar during shifts and ensuring smooth service.
• Recommending beverages based on guest preferences.
• Mentoring new team members and providing on-the-job training.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of the bar.
• Adhering to health, safety, and licensing regulations.

Skills

Culinary experiences passion

Team player

Customer-oriented

Experience in luxury restaurants

Job description

As a Zuma Bartender, you'll be at the heart of our guest experience. You'll create memorable moments, embody our vibrant restaurant energy, and play a crucial role in maintaining the high standards that define the Zuma experience.

Zuma is a contemporary Japanese restaurant collection, inspired by the dynamic Izakaya dining style. Our global collection includes four incredible locations across the Middle East; Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Riyadh. Our venues are icons in each of their hospitality landscapes, demonstrating our commitment to excellence and to elevating our guest experiences. Zuma is proud to be part of the Azumi collection.

Life at Zuma

At Zuma, we're more than a restaurant – we're a vibrant community fueled by the energy that flows from our Robata grills, guided by our core values :

• Honor the Mastery – we celebrate every detail, always striving for perfection – putting pride in everything we do
• Do Unto Others – we support each other to be at our best, treating every team member and guest with warmth and openness
• Embrace the Energy – we bring passion and positivity to everything we do

Main Duties

Your key responsibilities will include :

• Assist in overseeing the bar during shifts, ensuring smooth service and teamwork
• Provide exceptional service by recommending beverages on guest preferences, enhancing their overall experience
• Mentor new team members, provide on-the-job training, and ensure all bartenders uphold service and upselling standards
• Continuously strive for quality of service and consistency in our experience to our guests
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and licensing regulations while maintaining a clean and organized bar, restocking stations, and securing all equipment at closing

What We Look For

Our ideal candidate embodies our values and the following :

• A genuine love for culinary experiences & a passion for Japanese cuisine
• Proven experience as Bartender or higher in a luxury high-volume restaurant or similar
• A natural team player who is at home working in sync with a large team
• Naturally friendly, customer-oriented, and skilled at creating memorable dining experiences

Benefits

We offer incredible career growth, international opportunities, and the chance to contribute to a world-renowned brand, where every detail from the finest ingredients to our unrivalled atmosphere is crafted to perfection.

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy :

• World-Class training, designed to inspire and educate
• Global opportunities, experience hospitality around the globe with our five incredible brands
• Family Meals are shared daily
• Rewards & Recognition, we value our team and celebrate your contributions to our success with meaningful rewards and recognition
• Staff discount, enjoy exclusive discounts across the Azumi group, worldwide!

Our Commitment to Inclusivity

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applicants. If you require any assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible, please let one of our Talent Acquisition team know.

Ready to create some magic? Join us and bring your talent to a team that’s elevating contemporary dining on a global stage.