Bartender

Kerzner International; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

The Meydan Hotel in Dubai is seeking a skilled Bartender to deliver premium beverage service in a fast-paced, luxury environment.

You will craft classic and signature cocktails, upsell premium products, ensure bar hygiene per HACCP, manage inventory, and work closely with culinary teams during events.

A hospitality degree and in-depth knowledge of spirits and mixology are required, with flexibility for shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of international spirits, wines, beers, liqueurs, and mixology.
• Experience in advanced cocktail preparation and seasonal menu development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong upselling ability.
• Strong organizational skills and multitasking in a luxury setting.
• Knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and responsible alcohol service.
• Flexible availability for shift work, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Craft classic and innovative cocktails, maintain recipe consistency and quality.
• Welcome guests, offer personalized recommendations, and upsell premium products.
• Handle opening/closing procedures, manage stock levels, and assist with counts.
• Ensure bar sanitation, equipment care, and compliance with HACCP and health regulations.
• Collaborate with culinary and service teams for pairings and events.

Skills

Upselling

Guest service

Cocktail techniques

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

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.