Bartender/Bartendress

Rotana; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotana in Abu Dhabi is seeking a dynamic Bartender to deliver exceptional beverage service in a fast‑paced hotel bar. You will prepare and present a wide range of wines, liquors, and cocktails while ensuring guest satisfaction and adherence to brand standards.

Requirements include at least one year of bar operations experience, a hospitality diploma or related training, and excellent English communication. This full‑time, on‑site role offers growth within a leading hospitality group in the UAE.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in hospitality or F&B training.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in bar operations.
• Fluent English with strong guest service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverages according to brand standards.
• Maintain bar setup, mise-en-place and cleanliness.
• Deliver courteous, prompt service to guests and colleagues.
• Maximize revenue through upselling and product knowledge.
• Ensure proper cash handling and compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Excellent command of English

Guest service

Interpersonal skills

Flamboyant and bar tending skills

Thorough knowledge about wines and bar

Understanding the Job

Taking Responsibility

Customer Focus

Teamwork

Education

Diploma / degree in hospitality or vocational training in F&B

Job description

Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Work Mode: On-site

Date Posted: 27 October 2026

Job Reference/ID: 5500660_en

Job Description / Role:

We are currently looking for dynamic, and self motivated Food & Beverage professionals who want to move their careers forward.

As a Bartender you are responsible to provide the highest level of hospitality when preparing and providing beverages.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform all necessary tasks to service beverages according to the standard of performance manual of the hotel
• Achieve total guest satisfaction and organizational profitability through effective utilization of all resources
• Delight the guest by offering trend setting and innovative products and services and contribute to sales activities and assist in maximizing revenue
• Set up the bar and prepare all mise-en-place for service
• Clean the bar and all equipment to the required standards and maintain this cleanliness throughout service
• Extend prompt services to all guests and treat guests and colleagues in a polite and courteous manner

Experience Required: Minimum of one year experience in Bar Operations.

Education Qualifications: Diploma / degree in hospitality or a vocational training in food & beverage.

Skills Required:

• Excellent command of English
• Guest service
• Interpersonal skills
• Flamboyant and bar tending skills
• Thorough knowledge about all types of wines, liquor and cocktails
• Understanding the Job
• Taking Responsibility
• Customer Focus
• Teamwork

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

Nationality: GCC National

About the Company:

Abu Dhabi headquartered hotel management company and one of the largest homegrown operators in the Middle East and Africa. Founded in the 1990s, Rotana manages properties under Rotana Hotels and Resorts, Centro, Rayhaan, Arjaan, and Edge, covering business hotels, resorts, and serviced apartments across the Gulf, Africa, and Eastern Europe.

Company Industry: Hospitality

Department / Functional Area: Food & Beverage

Closing Date: 26 December 2026