Bartender

The-Food-; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

The-Food- in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, seeks an experienced Bartender to prepare cocktails and beverages to a high standard while delivering an engaging guest experience at the bar.

You will maintain bar cleanliness, manage stock, and follow safety and licensing regulations, working with the Beverage Operations team to meet service standards and KPIs such as beverage quality, speed, and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of bartender experience in a quality venue
• Strong knowledge of spirits, cocktails, and bar service
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Professional attitude and strong teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare cocktails, spirits, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes
• Maintain speed, accuracy, and consistency during service
• Ensure correct glassware, garnishes, and presentation
• Interact confidently with guests at the bar
• Provide menu and beverage recommendations
• Support upselling in line with service standards
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of bar stations
• Follow stock handling, portioning, and waste control procedures
• Support stock counts and deliveries as required
• Comply with hygiene, safety, and licensing regulations
• Maintain professional grooming and brand representation
• Support opening and closing bar procedures
• Monitor beverage quality and accuracy

Skills

Bartending experience

Cocktail knowledge

Guest service

Teamwork

Job description

Location:UAE
Reports to:Head Mixologist / Bar Manager (AGM)
Department:Beverage Operations
Employment Type:Full-time

Role Overview

The Bartender is responsible for preparing and serving beverages to a consistently high standard while delivering an engaging, efficient, and professional guest experience at the bar. This role combines technical execution with strong service awareness and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

Beverage Preparation & Service

• Prepare cocktails, spirits, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes
• Maintain speed, accuracy, and consistency during service
• Ensure correct glassware, garnishes, and presentation

Guest Engagement

• Interact confidently with guests at the bar
• Provide menu and beverage recommendations
• Support upselling in line with service standards

Operational Support

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of bar stations
• Follow stock handling, portioning, and waste control procedures
• Support stock counts and deliveries as required

Standards & Compliance

• Comply with hygiene, safety, and licensing regulations
• Maintain professional grooming and brand representation
• Support opening and closing bar procedures

KPIs & Success Metrics

• Beverage quality and accuracy
• Speed of service
• Guest satisfaction
• Compliance with standards and procedures

Candidate Requirements

• 2-4 years’ experience as a bartender in a quality venue
• Strong knowledge of spirits, cocktails, and bar service
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Professional attitude and strong teamwork skills