Bartender

Kerzner International; Dubai; On-site; AED 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

The Meydan Hotel in Dubai is seeking a Bartender who crafts classic and signature cocktails while delivering professional guest service. You will drive revenue through upselling, maintain bar cleanliness, and manage stock on high-volume shifts and private events.

Responsibilities include garnishes, recipe consistency, sanitation, and collaboration with culinary teams on pairings. Requirements: Bachelor’s in hospitality, knowledge of international spirits and mixology, strong guest engagement,

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Advanced cocktail preparation

Mixology techniques

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking under pressure

Food safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality

Job description

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. Overlookingone ofthe world’s most iconic horse racing destinations, our hoteloffersexceptional 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.