Bartender at InterContinental Fujairah Resort

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The InterContinental Fujairah Resort invites an experienced Bartender to join our luxury team on the Al Aqah Beach. You will craft a wide range of beverages, deliver personalized service, and ensure superior hygiene and efficiency in line with brand standards.

Role requires 1–2 years in hotels, strong English skills, and a proactive, customer‑oriented approach. Flexible shifts, including weekends, are expected. We offer competitive pay and benefits within a true hospitality-led environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in hotels in similar position.
• Good command of English, both oral and written; other languages are an advantage.
• Knowledge of HACCP, food safety, hygiene and responsible alcohol service.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests warmly and provide attentive, personalized bar service.
• Set up and replenish the bar with beverages, garnishes, glassware and supplies.
• Prepare and serve beverages according to recipes and hotel standards, promoting house drinks and upselling.
• Handle guest payments and transactions per hotel procedures.
• Respond to guest requests and resolve complaints using service recovery procedures.
• Maintain clean and organized bar areas and ensure equipment is clean and safe.
• Manage beverage stock, inventory and orders following hotel procedures and FIFO/FEFO standards.
• Follow hotel safety, hygiene and local regulations at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Guest service

English proficiency

Upselling

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Job description

As the world’s largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world.

The InterContinental Fujairah Resort is situated on the shoreline of the exquisite Al Aqah Beach, beneath the spectacular backdrop of the Hajjar Mountains. An exceptional destination where Arabian hospitality meets luxury. With 190 rooms, indoor & outdoor event space, restaurants & bar. With over 30 languages and countries represented by the staff, the hotel weaves together an international five‑star resort presence.

What's your passion? Whether you're into knitting, kite flying or karaoke, at IHG we're interested in YOU! We love people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who help us create great brands guests love. And we're looking for more people like this to join our dynamic & committed team at the InterContinental Fujairah Resort.

Your Day to Day:

As a Bartender, you will prepare and serve a wide range of alcoholic and non‑alcoholic beverages while delivering exceptional and personalized guest service. You will maintain high standards of beverage quality, presentation, hygiene, and efficiency while supporting smooth and efficient operations in line with hotel and brand standards.

Some of your main role responsibilities are:

• Welcome guests warmly and provide attentive, personalized bar service.
• Work closely with the bar, restaurant, and other departments to ensure smooth and efficient operations, supporting the team during busy periods.
• Set up and replenish the bar with beverages, coffee, tea, milk, ice, garnishes, glassware, and supplies.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non‑alcoholic beverages according to recipes and hotel standards, while promoting house drinks and upselling to maximize revenue.
• Handle guest payments and transactions in accordance with hotel procedures.
• Respond to guest requests and resolve complaints using appropriate service recovery procedures.
• Maintain clean and organized bar areas and ensure all equipment is clean, safe, and in proper working condition.
• Manage beverage stock, requisitions, liquor inventory, and orders, ensuring proper storage, security, and stock rotation in accordance with hotel procedures and HACCP, FIFO, and FEFO standards.
• Follow hotel, safety, hygiene, and local legislative requirements at all times.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.

Ideally, you'll have some or all of the following competencies and experience we're looking for:

• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in hotels in similar position
• Food service experience with general knowledge of Bar & restaurant operations preferred.
• Must meet the minimum legal age to serve alcohol in accordance with local laws and regulations.
• Good command of English language, both oral and written. Other languages is an advantage
• Knowledge of HACCP, food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service.
• Strong communication, teamwork, customer service, and upselling skills.
• Able to work effectively under pressure and flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

In return, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and a chance to work with a great team of talented people. Most importantly, we'll give you the Room to Belong.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?