Bartender

Melia Hotels International; Dubai; On-site; AED 110,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Dubai seeks a Bartender to provide exceptional service in a luxury resort setting. Responsibilities include mixing drinks, greeting guests warmly, and maintaining a clean bar area. Candidates should possess excellent people skills and have 1-3 years of experience in a similar role. Join a passionate team at this prestigious hotel and enjoy opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible compensation

Employee discounts on products and services

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-3 years experience in a similar role.
• Professional appearance is required.
• Ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• The Bartender is responsible for mixing drinks according to recipes.
• Offer a consistently warm welcome to guests.
• Check identification to ensure customers are of legal drinking age.

Skills

Excellent people skills

Strong English communication

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Ability to tackle a variety of problems

Attentiveness and patience

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

The world is yours with Meliá. Discover a boundless path at Meliá, where opportunities for growth and development are endless. Immerse yourself in a journey that will take you to work in various countries and to be part of our extensive global family.

Be proud to belong to Meliá as we are proud of you

We are excited to introduce you to a luxurious and unique urban resort - Melia Desert Palm, a proud member of The Melia Collection. The resort is a five-star boutique property, offering a wide range of one, two, and three-bedroom villas, each featuring an intimate and private pool. You can stay in our beautifully curated suites with a view of the greenery. The resort stands out with its equestrian theme, including four polo fields, a professional polo club, a riding school, and horses on the estate. If you’re seeking relaxation, enjoy world-class treatments at the Samana Spa or wellness classes in our recreation center. For dining, choose from three restaurants or order food to your villa. Located just 20 minutes from Dubai DXB airport and 25 minutes from Dubai Mall, Melia Desert Palm offers a serene oasis with views of the Dubai skyline.

At Melia Desert Palm, we represent our hotel and our country to guests from all over the world. We treat guests and colleagues with respect and work to deliver the highest quality of service to all.

Benefits

• My MeliáRewards: Participate in our exclusive loyalty program, enjoying unique benefits and advantages.
• My MeliáBenefits: Take advantage of flexible compensation and exclusive discounts on a wide variety of products and services, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle.

Job Responsibilities

• The Bartender is responsible for below tasks and others assigned by their departments as necessary.
• Follow instructions given by the role's immediate superior regarding duties and obligations assigned before and at the end of each shift. Check that one's service station is well equipped and prepare tables following the established standards and according to the type of service.
• Take part in the briefings held at the beginning of each shift to receive information on staff absences, VIPs, groups, events, general comments and to exchange opinions.
• Offer a consistently warm, professional welcome and farewell to guests and clients on their arrival at and departure from the catering area, maintaining impeccable posture and presentation at all times.
• Greet clients politely and tell them one's name, informing them that you will be in charge of serving them.
• Mix drinks according to recipes.
• Check identification of customers, to ensure that they are of legal drinking age.
• Clean bars, tables, and work areas.
• Maintains bar stock in accordance with established standards.
• Take drinks orders accurately, checking requests with clients to prevent confusion. Offer specialities, wine service and make drink suggestions to increase sales.
• Serve drinks as soon as they are ready. Any drinks that are not to the client's satisfaction should be removed immediately. If it is a simple matter, return the drink to the bar. If it is a more important issue, inform the supervisor immediately.
• Take care when carrying prepared orders to avoid accidents and to meet safety standards at all times.
• Have the bill ready when requested and strictly follow set procedures for collecting payment for bar bills, depending on the method of payment.
• When clients make to leave, and if time permits it, pull back their chairs and say goodbye, inviting them to return.
• Arrive for work on time and follow hotel policies and procedures on matters of discipline, presentation, working hours, transit areas and safety standards as set by the hotel.
• Attend departmental meetings and participate in training programmes for the role on an ongoing basis.
• Carry out all instructions and tasks assigned by the position’s immediate superior, as well as any other responsibilities as required by the role.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

• Minimum of 1-3 years experience in the same role
• High School Degree or Equivalent
• Excellent people skills
• Strong English communication
• Professional appearance
• Ability to tackle a variety of problems
• Attention to detail
• Attentiveness and patience for customers
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment

At Meliá we are all VIP

Great professionals who make everyday life easier and exceptional. From the junior to the most senior, all of them have unique and important qualities that make working at Meliá an opportunity for constant growth and a passport to create your future wherever you want.

Our warmth, proximity and passion for what we do make working at Meliá an unforgettable experience, full of emotional moments and always with the feeling that you belong to a big family where we have people like you, VIP People.

At Meliá Hotels International, we are committed to equal opportunities between women and men in the workplace, with the commitment of management and the principles contained in Human Resources policies. We also prioritize disseminating throughout the entire staff a corporate culture committed to effective equality, and raising awareness about the need to act jointly and globally.

We promote our commitment to equality and diversity, avoiding any kind of discrimination, especially related to disability, race, religion, gender, or age. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees are essential for our success as a global company.

Additionally, we support the sustainable growth of our industry through a socially responsible team. Our motto is "Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present". Thanks to all our collaborators, we make it possible.

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