Bartender

The Meydan Hotel; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Meydan Hotel in Dubai is seeking a professional Bartender to craft high-quality cocktails and deliver exemplary guest service in a 5-star luxury setting.

You will create classic and signature cocktails, manage stock, ensure hygiene and safety, and collaborate with culinary teams to elevate beverage experiences for diverse guests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or equivalent.
• Deep knowledge of spirits, wines, beers, liqueurs, and mixology.
• Advanced cocktail preparation and seasonal menu development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with guest engagement and upselling.
• Strong organization and multitasking in a luxury setting.
• Understanding of food safety and responsible service; flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Craft classic and signature cocktails with consistency.
• Welcome guests, provide recommendations, upsell premium products.
• Monitor stock, assist inventory, minimize waste, control costs.
• Maintain bar cleanliness and HACCP compliance.
• Collaborate with culinary/service teams for pairings.

Skills

Guest engagement

Upselling

Cocktail making

Food safety

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in hospitality

Job description

Job Description:

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Situated at the heart of Dubai’s world-renowned Meydan Racecourse, The Meydan Hotel offers an elevated hospitality experience where contemporary luxury meets dynamic energy. Overlooking one of the world’s most iconic horse racing destinations, our hotel offers exceptional culinary experiences, spacious rooms with panoramic views, and seamless service to create unforgettable moments for every guest. Whether welcoming leisure travellers, business delegates, or racing enthusiasts, we are driven by a passion to deliver personalised, heartfelt hospitality and to exceed expectations at every turn.

Job Summary

The Bartender at The Meydan Hotel prepares and serves high-quality alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages while delivering exceptional, professional guest service. This role focuses on crafting classic and signature cocktails, driving revenue through upselling, maintaining bar cleanliness and inventory control, and creating a welcoming, engaging atmosphere in alignment with 5-star luxury hotel standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Craft classic and innovative signature cocktails, prepare fresh garnishes and syrups, ensure strict recipe consistency, and deliver prompt, high-standard beverage service.
• Welcome guests warmly, provide personalized recommendations, tell beverage stories, and actively apply suggestive selling techniques to promote premium products.
• Handle daily opening and closing procedures, maintain correct stock levels, assist with monthly inventory counts, minimize waste, and control beverage costs.
• Ensure the bar counter, equipment, refrigeration, and glassware are sanitized, organized, and compliant with HACCP and local health and safety regulations.
• Partner with culinary and service teams for food and beverage pairings, participate in menu engineering, and serve as an active team player during high-volume shifts and private events.

Skills, Experience & Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or an equivalent
• In-depth knowledge of international spirits, wines, beers, liqueurs, and mixology techniques.
• Proven expertise in advanced cocktail preparation, presentation, and seasonal menu development.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a natural ability to engage guests, handle feedback, and drive upselling.
• Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to multitask effectively under pressure in a fast-paced luxury environment.
• Full understanding of food safety, hygiene regulations, responsible alcohol service, and flexible availability for shift work, weekends, and holidays.

Our company is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, innovative, inclusive, and inspiring in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.