Bartender - ME Dubai

Meliá Hotels International; Dubai; On-site; AED 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Meliá Hotels International in Dubai is seeking a hospitality professional to join our bar team. You will prepare and serve beverage orders according to recipes and service standards, maintain knowledge of cocktails, upsell offers, and deliver high-quality guest service.

You will manage mise en place, assist in training new team members, participate in inventory, and support promotions. This role offers an opportunity to grow within a global hotel family.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverage orders accurately according to recipes and service standards.
• Maintain full knowledge of all bar products, cocktails, and beverage recipes.
• Consistently upsell beverages and promote special offers to maximize revenue.
• Deliver high-quality, efficient, and friendly customer service at all times.
• Prepare mise en place and complete assigned side duties before and after service.
• Collect and manage all general and food & beverage requisitions.
• Adhere strictly to established opening and closing procedures for the outlet.
• Monitor and maintain beverage stock levels; ensure proper rotation and freshness.
• Prepare garnishes for cocktails and ensure all beverage items are correctly presented.
• Keep the bar counter and surrounding area clean, organized, and presentable.
• Control and minimize spoilage, wastage, and breakage of operating supplies.
• Handle guest inquiries courteously and efficiently, maintaining excellent guest relations.
• Build rapport with guests to encourage repeat business and positive experiences.
• Perform cashiering functions accurately, following all outlet cashiering procedures.
• Ensure premium liquors are properly displayed and stocked according to defined standards.
• Maintain readiness of all cocktail garnishes prior to bar opening.
• Train and coach new team members through on-the-job training and guidance.
• Support the F&B department with additional duties as required by business needs.
• Assist in training employees to improve efficiency and skill levels.
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, biannual, and annual inventory counts of operating equipment.
• Assist the manager in updating and promoting current beverage offers and promotions.
• Perform end-of-shift closing duties accurately and efficiently.

Job description

“The world is yours with Meliá”

“The world is yours with Meliá” Discover a boundless path at Meliá, where opportunities for growth and development are endless. Immerse yourself in a journey that will take you to work in various countries and to be part of our extensive global family.

Discover some of the benefits we offer:

• My MeliáRewards: Participate in our exclusive loyalty program, enjoying unique benefits and advantages.
• My MeliáBenefits: Take advantage of flexible compensation and exclusive discounts on a wide variety of products and services, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle.

Be proud to belong to Meliá as we are proud of you.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beverage orders accurately according to recipes and service standards.
• Maintain full knowledge of all bar products, cocktails, and beverage recipes.
• Consistently upsell beverages and promote special offers to maximize revenue.
• Deliver high-quality, efficient, and friendly customer service at all times.
• Prepare mise en place and complete assigned side duties before and after service.
• Collect and manage all general and food & beverage requisitions.
• Adhere strictly to established opening and closing procedures for the outlet.
• Monitor and maintain beverage stock levels; ensure proper rotation and freshness.
• Prepare garnishes for cocktails and ensure all beverage items are correctly presented.
• Keep the bar counter and surrounding area clean, organized, and presentable.
• Control and minimize spoilage, wastage, and breakage of operating supplies.
• Handle guest inquiries courteously and efficiently, maintaining excellent guest relations.
• Build rapport with guests to encourage repeat business and positive experiences.
• Perform cashiering functions accurately, following all outlet cashiering procedures.
• Ensure premium liquors are properly displayed and stocked according to defined standards.
• Maintain readiness of all cocktail garnishes prior to bar opening.
• Train and coach new team members through on-the-job training and guidance.
• Support the F&B department with additional duties as required by business needs.
• Assist in training employees to improve efficiency and skill levels.
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, biannual, and annual inventory counts of operating equipment.
• Assist the manager in updating and promoting current beverage offers and promotions.
• Perform end-of-shift closing duties accurately and efficiently.

At Meliá we are all VIP

Great professionals who make everyday life easier and exceptional. From the junior to the most senior, all of them have unique and important qualities that make working at Meliá an opportunity for constant growth and a passport to create your future wherever you want.

Our warmth, proximity and passion for what we do make working at Meliá an unforgettable experience, full of emotional moments and always with the feeling that you belong to a big family where we have people like you, VIP People.

At Meliá Hotels International, we are committed to equal opportunities between women and men in the workplace, with the commitment of management and the principles contained in Human Resources policies. We also prioritize disseminating throughout the entire staff a corporate culture committed to effective equality, and raising awareness about the need to act jointly and globally.

We promote our commitment to equality and diversity, avoiding any kind of discrimination, especially related to reasons of disability, race, religion, gender, or age. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees are essential for our success as a global company.

Additionally, we support the sustainable growth of our industry through a socially responsible team. In this sense, our motto is "Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present"). Thanks to all our collaborators, we make it possible.