Bartender - Beverage Service

Accor Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 33,480 - 55,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel rates

Learning programs

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Accor Group is seeking a Bartender for their Dubai location. This full-time position involves preparing and serving beverages, maintaining a high standard of service, and ensuring compliance with health standards. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience in a similar environment and a strong knowledge of drinks.

Joining Accor offers employees discounted hotel rates, learning programs, and career development opportunities within a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years bartending experience in a 4-5 star hotel, luxury resort, fine dining restaurant, or premium bar environment.
• Full compliance with HACCP standards and food safety certification.
• Ability to prepare drinks accurately under pressure while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverage orders according to approved recipes.
• Maintain strong knowledge of bar products including spirits, wines, and cocktails.
• Provide personalized and efficient service while identifying upselling opportunities.

Skills

Bartending and cocktail preparation

Beverage service and premium liquor display

Spirits, wine, and beer knowledge

Bar mise en place and garnish preparation

Bar stock control and beverage inventory management

POS systems, cash handling, and outlet cashiering procedures

Guest service, upselling, and fine dining service

HACCP compliance and food safety standards

Hygiene standards, opening and closing procedures, equipment handling

Waste reduction and on-the-job training

Luxury hotel operations

Education

Diploma or degree in vocational hospitality, food and beverage service, hotel management, or equivalent

Job description

Bartender – Beverage Service (Full-time) – Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Hospitality • Salary Range: AED 3000–5000 • Experience: 1–2 years in a 4‑5 star hotel or fine dining establishment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverage orders according to approved recipes, cocktail preparation methods, presentation standards, and service procedures.
• Maintain strong knowledge of bar products: spirits, wines, beers, cocktails, mocktails, mixers, garnishes, and premium beverage offerings.
• Provide personalized, friendly, and efficient service while identifying upselling opportunities.
• Prepare mise en place, garnishes, bar tools, glassware, and service items before and during operations.
• Complete assigned side duties to keep the bar fully stocked, organized, and ready for service.
• Maintain the bar counter, shelves, equipment, storage areas, and surrounding workspaces in a clean and professional condition.
• Follow opening and closing procedures to support smooth handover and secure outlet operations.
• Monitor beverage stock levels and help reduce spoilage, wastage, breakage, and unnecessary consumption.
• Ensure premium liquors are displayed properly on shelves with agreed quantities and presentation standards maintained.
• Handle guest enquiries courteously and build positive relationships through attentive service and product guidance.
• Perform cashiering functions accurately in line with outlet cashiering procedures, POS standards, and cash handling controls.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual inventory checks for operating equipment, beverages, supplies, and bar materials.
• Coach and train new recruits through on-the-job guidance, practical demonstrations, and service standard reinforcement.
• Assist in improving employee skills, work efficiency, product confidence, and bar service discipline.
• Follow HACCP requirements, hygiene standards, safety procedures, and responsible beverage service practices.
• Report guest complaints, stock concerns, equipment issues, or service problems to the supervisor for proper follow‑up.
• Maintain professional grooming, punctuality, teamwork, and a positive attitude during all shifts.
• Carry out other reasonable tasks assigned by the outlet supervisor, assistant manager, or food and beverage leadership team.

Ideal Profile

• Diploma or degree in vocational hospitality, food and beverage service, hotel management, or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 1–2 years bartending experience in a 4-5 star hotel, luxury resort, fine dining restaurant, or premium bar environment.
• Full compliance with HACCP standards and relevant food safety certification requirements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of spirits, wines, beers, cocktail recipes, bar preparation methods, and beverage presentation.
• Proficiency with point-of-sale systems, cash handling procedures, billing processes, and outlet cashiering standards.
• Ability to prepare drinks accurately under pressure while maintaining quality, speed, cleanliness, and guest focus.
• Strong guest communication skills and confidence to recommend beverages and support upselling.
• Good awareness of stock control, inventory checks, bar setup, wastage reduction, and premium product display.
• Ability to train or guide new team members in basic bar duties, service flow, and product handling.
• Well‑groomed, reliable, and comfortable working in a multicultural hotel environment with high service expectations.

Skills Set

• Bartending and cocktail preparation
• Beverage service and premium liquor display
• Spirits, wine, and beer knowledge
• Bar mise en place and garnish preparation
• Bar stock control and beverage inventory management
• POS systems, cash handling, and outlet cashiering procedures
• Guest service, upselling, and fine dining service
• HACCP compliance and food safety standards
• Hygiene standards, opening and closing procedures, equipment handling
• Waste reduction and on-the-job training
• Luxury hotel operations

Why Join Us

Gain practical exposure to premium bar standards, inventory routines, cashiering controls, HACCP compliance, and team training in an international hotel environment. Employees benefit from Accor worldwide discounted hotel rates, learning programs through Accor Academies, career development within the property and across global hotels, and the chance to support responsible hospitality initiatives such as Planet 21.