Bartender (All Day Dining Restaurant) - InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa

InterContinental Hotels Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa in the UAE is seeking a skilled Bartender to deliver luxury service across breakfast, lunch and dinner. You will craft cocktails, wines, coffees and be part of a high-volume, guest-focused team.

Join us to promote signature drinks, uphold safety standards, and contribute to memorable guest experiences in a world-class resort setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Bartender in luxury hotel or high-volume F&B.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve cocktails, mocktails, wines, beers, coffees to high standards.
• Follow recipes, pouring standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Welcome guests, understand preferences, and recommend beverages.
• Support the restaurant team during busy service periods.
• Promote signature drinks and upsell to enhance revenue.
• Set up and maintain the bar and beverage station.
• Monitor beverage stock, supplies and waste.
• Coordinate with restaurant colleagues for timely delivery of orders.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, responsible alcohol service.
• Take on additional duties as needed.

Skills

Cocktails knowledge

Excellent English

Guest service orientation

Fast-paced environment

Flexibility to shifts

Education

Formal bartending training or certification

Job description

Job description

As the world’s largest family of luxury hotels, we take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insight, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs, inspiring us to create warm and refined experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. Each of our hotels has its own distinctive style and sense of place, where we take every opportunity to deliver personal and meaningful guest experiences. If you would like to embrace a wider world of opportunities, we would be delighted to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

Located on Hayat Island, InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa is a luxury beachfront resort where island living meets authentic Arabian hospitality. Less than an hour from Dubai, the resort offers a refined yet relaxed escape surrounded by natural landscapes, open sea views, and powder-soft beaches. With a collection of rooms, villas, and residences, a variety of restaurants and bars, and award-winning spa and leisure facilities, we focus on creating thoughtful, personal, and memorable experiences for families, couples, and groups in a true resort setting.

Take a splash of expert knowledge. Add a drizzle of pride. Pour over a passion for serving drinks and food to our guests’ unique tastes. We’re searching for a new Bartender with the perfect mix of skills to make every guest experience truly memorable.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

• Preparing and serving cocktails, mocktails, wines, beers, spirits, coffees, and other beverages to consistently high standards.

• Following established recipes, pouring standards, and presentation guidelines to maintain quality and consistency.

• Welcoming guests, understanding their preferences, and confidently recommending beverages and current promotions.

• Supporting the restaurant team during busy service periods to ensure a smooth and seamless guest experience.

• Promoting signature drinks and using upselling opportunities to enhance the guest experience and support revenue.

• Setting up and maintaining the bar and beverage station, ensuring everything is clean, organised, fully stocked, and ready for service.

• Monitoring beverage stock, supplies, and waste while supporting effective cost control.

• Coordinating closely with restaurant colleagues to ensure food and beverage orders are delivered efficiently.

• Following all food safety, hygiene, responsible alcohol service, and workplace safety requirements.

• Taking on other duties when needed to keep the restaurant operation running smoothly.

What We need from you:

• Previous experience as a Bartender, preferably within an all-day dining restaurant, luxury hotel, resort, or high-volume F&B operation.

• Good knowledge of cocktails, mocktails, spirits, wines, beers, coffees, non-alcoholic beverages, glassware, and garnishes.

• Confident in preparing a wide range of beverages accurately and efficiently.

• An all-rounder mindset, with the flexibility to support restaurant service when required.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment across breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.

• Great communication skills with a warm, confident, and engaging personality.

• Good English communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction.

• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

• Formal bartending training or relevant certification is preferred.

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.