Bartender at Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free duty meals

Health insurance

Accommodation

Uniform

Impressive room discounts

Training

Job summary

Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, is seeking a Bartender to deliver exceptional drinks and guest experiences in our lively hotel bar and restaurant. You will greet guests, prepare and present cocktails, manage stock and maintain a clean, organized bar, and work closely with the restaurant team to ensure smooth service.

The role requires flexibility for night, weekend and holiday shifts, and compliance with local laws on alcohol service.

Qualifications

• Experience in bartending and creating drinks.
• Ability to read, write and basic maths.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming atmosphere for every guest and set the tone for their experience.
• Prepare and serve drinks to a high standard and highlight promotions for guests.
• Own the bar – manage stock, inventory and equipment and keep the space clean.
• Handle cash and card transactions with accuracy.
• Collaborate with restaurant colleagues to ensure seamless food service.

Skills

Guest service excellence

Cash handling

Communication skills

Fluent in local language

Job description

About Us

At Holiday Inn® Hotels & Resorts, our job is to bring the joy of travel to everyone. That's where you come in. We look for people who are friendly, welcoming, and genuinely care about making every guest's stay memorable. When you're part of the Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts brand, you're more than just a job title.

Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi

Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi, the first Holiday Inn property in Abu Dhabi, welcomes guests with 203 modern and stylish rooms, complemented by a diverse selection of dining, entertainment, and meeting facilities. Our hotel offers a variety of unique food and beverage experiences, from international dining at Silk Route Café to vibrant evenings at Thirty 1st Bar & Lounge, featuring stunning views of the Abu Dhabi skyline. Guests can also enjoy an authentic Arabic social experience at Hubbly Bubbly, our shisha café, or indulge in the casual dining experience at Stock Burger Co., offering premium burgers, craft brews, and a relaxed atmosphere.

What's the job?

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

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• Creating a warm welcome for every single guest that sets the tone for their experience with us
• Preparing and serving drinks to a high standard as well as highlighting promotions for our guests
• Owning your bar – managing stock, inventory and equipment as well as keeping the space cleaner than clean
• Handling cash and credit transactions
• Working closely with your restaurant colleagues to deliver a truly seamless food service

What We Need From You

• The strength to lift, push and pull big objects up to 50lbs (23 kg) which can also involve bending and kneeling
• A good grasp of reading, writing and basic maths
• The flexibility to work night, weekend, and holiday shifts
• Compliance with local laws on food handling and serving alcohol – you’ll need to be above the minimum age required and fluent in the local language
• Great communication – you’ll be warm, welcoming, and easy to talk to

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.

What We Offer

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 free duty meals, health insurance, accommodation, 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.

Go on - show us how your passion and personality are the perfect fit to deliver memorable experiences to our guests.

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