Bartender

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free hotel stays for employees

Staff discounts worldwide

Partner offers

Staff parties

Job summary

25hours Hotel One Central in Dubai seeks an experienced Bartender to deliver luxury bar service and crafted cocktails for our guests. You will upsell, ensure impeccable beverage quality, and maintain the highest standards in an upscale setting.

The role requires strong English communication, POS proficiency, and a friendly, confident demeanor to engage guests and colleagues during busy shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-4 years of bartender experience in upscale venues.
• Strong beverage, cocktail, spirit, and wine knowledge.
• Passionate about hospitality and guest experiences.
• Experience with POS systems and cash handling.
• Excellent communication in English and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Identify and meet guests' needs and upsell where appropriate.
• Follow department policies to ensure consistent quality service.
• Adhere to health, safety and environment procedures.
• Maintain professional appearance and service standards.
• Coordinate with stewards to keep bar area hygienic.
• Prepare cocktails and drinks per beverage recipes.
• Process transactions and ensure accurate settlements.
• Open/close bar and perform cleaning tasks.
• Manage inventory and check expiration dates.
• Provide friendly interaction and teamwork.

Skills

Bartender experience

Beverage knowledge

Guest service mindset

POS & cash handling

Team player

English proficiency

Tools

POS systems

Cash handling

Job description

At the 25hours Hotel One Central, Bedouin traditions are brought back to life and reinterpreted in a contemporary way. Here our colleagues become storytellers themselves. With a view of the Museum of the Future near the Dubai International Financial Center, everyone will find their way to us. Whether for an ice cream walk or a birthday celebration, we also enjoy spending time together outside of work. We are a colourful, diverse, professional team and love our friendly, informal culture.

Job Description

How does your working day look like …

• Identify and meet guests' needs, provide appropriate bar services and assist guests in recommendations, upselling where appropriate in order to provide knowledgeable and bespoke service.
• Complete day-to-day activities by following all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner while delivering a quality service to guests and maintaining standards of excellence.
• Adhere to all relevant health, safety and environment procedures, instructions and controls so that Company provides world class and luxurious hospitality services to its guests.
• Comply with quality expectations and standards.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others and support team to reach common goals.
• Maintain efficient workflow by adhering to the sequence of service and standards detailed in relevant F&B Standards Manual.
• Serve beverages according to defined standards and measures (according to local license agreements).
• Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails and other drinks according to beverage recipes.
• Ensure all drinks transactions are processed, registered and settled.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
• Setup the bar appropriately, ensuring the visuals and merchandise are placed appropriately.
• Undertake opening, closing & cleaning tasks as detailed on checklists.
• Coordinate with stewards to ensure equipment and bar area are kept hygienically clean and tidy at all times and sufficient glassware is available.
• Ensure the checking of expiration dates and that all perishable garnishes are stored and recorded in designated storage area.
• Adopt a responsible attitude towards serving of alcoholic beverages, to ensure safe consumption in line with company policy and regulatory requirements.
• Perform related tasks and duties as assigned and deemed responsible by management.

Qualifications

Your personality counts more than your CV …

• You have a minimum of 3-4 years of experience as a Bartender in a 5-star hotel, upscale bar, or high-end restaurant.
• You have strong knowledge of beverages, cocktails, spirits, wines, and bar service standards.
• You are passionate about hospitality and genuinely enjoy creating memorable experiences for guests.
• You have experience with POS systems, cash handling, and managing guest requests and complaints professionally.
• You have a friendly, confident personality and enjoy interacting with guests and colleagues.
• You are reliable, organised, and able to keep a cool head and maintain service standards during busy periods.
• You are a true team player with a hands-on mentality and a positive attitude.
• You have good knowledge of bar hygiene, cleanliness, and responsible alcohol service.
• You communicate confidently in English.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you …

• Get to know all the other 25hours hotels and stay ten nights a year for free as an employee!
• Take advantage of being part of Ennismore and get generous discounts when visiting our bars and restaurants as well as booking hotel rooms all over the world
• Benefit from great offers from our numerous cooperation partners
• Be part of our hilarious staff parties and much more...