Bartender - Lobby Lounge (173438)

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel chain in Abu Dhabi is seeking a skilled Bartender for Al Hanah Bar. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for bartending and the ability to create unique drinks, ensuring exceptional guest experiences. Responsibilities include engaging with clients, fulfilling orders, and maintaining cleanliness. Experience in luxury surroundings and relevant certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a luxury or high-end hospitality environment.
• Ability to engage with guests and create personalized experiences.
• Bartending certifications, mixology courses, or additional training are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients to understand their needs.
• Fulfil guest orders effectively.
• Maintain high cleanliness levels at the bar.
• Assist colleagues in thoughtful ways.

Skills

Passion for bartending

Ability to craft unique drinks

Experience in luxury hospitality

Engagement with guests

Understanding of spirits and pairings

Leadership abilities

Efficiency and punctuality

Education

Bartending certifications

Mixology courses

Job description

Overview

Bartender
Lobby Lounge, Shangri-La Qaryat al Beri, Abu Dhabi

An amazing opportunity has opened up for a talented Bartender to join the team in our Al Hanah Bar. The successful applicant will have a passion for their work and a personality that will make our guests feel both welcomed and cared for. Guests will look to you to guide them through their choice of beverage based on their taste and preference.

What are we looking for?

• A passion for bartending.
• Ability to craft unique, visually stunning, and flavourful drinks that enhance guest experiences.
• Proven experience in a luxury or high-end hospitality environment, preferably with a focus on molecular mixology or creative bartending.
• Ability to engage with guests, create personalized experiences, and provide outstanding service.
• In-depth understanding of spirits, liquors, wines, and how to pair them with molecular techniques.
• Ability to lead and inspire others.
• Efficiency and punctuality.
• Bartending certifications, mixology courses, or additional training in molecular gastronomy are advantageous.
• Lives and breathes the Shangri-La Values.

What will you do?

• Interact with clients and understand their needs.
• Fulfil guest orders in an effective and organised manner.
• Work with Pool Bar team to keep excellent service standards.
• Be prepared to assist other Shangri-La colleagues/departments in a thoughtful manner.
• Assist guests and colleagues in choosing the perfect drink option for each customer.
• Maintain high levels of cleanliness/orderliness at the bar and surrounding areas.
• Empathetically listen to client queries/complaints and work with colleagues/Service Manager to find solutions.

Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi

The hotel comprises 213 luxurious guestrooms and suites and 6 four-bedroom villas with private pools, all furnished to the highest standards in a modern Arabic style. To meet the needs of long-staying guests, the hotel offers 161 fully-furnished spacious serviced apartments ranging from studios to four-bedroom units. The hotel is located within the acclaimed Qaryat Al Beri complex, on a one-kilometre stretch of private beach overlooking the strait that separates Abu Dhabi Island from the mainland. The hotel is conveniently located next to a souk, offering a variety of shops under one roof. It is only a ten-minute drive from the city’s international airport, five minutes from the golf course and the Convention Centre, and 15 minutes from the Corniche and the city centre.

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