Beverage Specialist

The First Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The First Group Hospitality, a Dubai-based full-service hospitality management company, seeks a Beverage Specialist for its Exclusive Private Members' Club. You will curate and deliver exceptional beverage experiences, combining product knowledge with personalized engagement to elevate service while upholding Club standards.

Responsibilities include preparing high-quality beverages, developing menus, and conducting tastings.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of beverage service experience, preferably within private members clubs or luxury hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of wines, spirits, cocktails, and premium beverages.
• Refined member engagement skills with confident, personalized recommendations.
• Strong attention to detail, presentation, and product quality.
• Commercial awareness with beverage cost, inventory, upselling, and revenue opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver knowledgeable and personalized beverage service, tailoring recommendations to member preferences and occasions.
• Prepare and present beverages to consistently high standards, ensuring quality, accuracy, and presentation.
• Maintain expert knowledge of wines, spirits, cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages, ingredients, and emerging beverage trends.
• Support the development and enhancement of beverage menus, seasonal offerings, and signature experiences.
• Conduct tastings and provide engaging product knowledge to members and guests where appropriate.
• Monitor beverage quality, stock levels, storage, rotation, and wastage to support efficient operations.
• Share beverage knowledge with the wider F&B team and contribute to ongoing product and service training.
• Ensure responsible beverage service and compliance with hygiene, safety, and applicable operational standards.

Skills

Beverage service

Member engagement

Attention to detail

Product knowledge

Presentation

Upselling

Wine knowledge

Spirits knowledge

Cocktails knowledge

Commercial awareness

Job description

About The First Group Hospitality

The First Group Hospitality is a Dubai-headquartered, full-service hospitality management company specialising in hotel operations, asset management, and F&B strategy. With a team of industry veterans and a proven track record, the company delivers tailored solutions that enhance efficiency, optimise revenue, and maximise asset value for investors and hotel owners. As a trusted third-party hotel management provider, The First Group Hospitality partners with leading global brands to drive operational excellence and long-term profitability, thanks to expertise spanning property performance optimisation, cost management, and guest experience enhancement. Beyond management, The First Group Hospitality develops and operates a dynamic portfolio of upscale hotels, residences, and award-winning restaurants, creating high-value hospitality assets that stand out in the market.

For more information, visit tfghospitality.com

About The First Group Hospitality

The First Group Hospitality is a Dubai-headquartered, full-service hospitality management company specialising in hotel operations, asset management, and F&B strategy. With a team of industry veterans and a proven track record, the company delivers tailored solutions that enhance efficiency, optimise revenue, and maximise asset value for investors and hotel owners. As a trusted third-party hotel management provider, The First Group Hospitality partners with leading global brands to drive operational excellence and long-term profitability, thanks to expertise spanning property performance optimisation, cost management, and guest experience enhancement. Beyond management, The First Group Hospitality develops and operates a dynamic portfolio of upscale hotels, residences, and award-winning restaurants, creating high-value hospitality assets that stand out in the market.

For more information, visit tfghospitality.com

Job Summary

The Beverage Specialist is responsible for curating and delivering exceptional beverage experiences at The First Group Hospitality, Exclusive Private Members' Club. The role combines specialist product knowledge, craftsmanship, and personalized member engagement to elevate beverage service while maintaining the distinctive standards of the Club.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver knowledgeable and personalized beverage service, tailoring recommendations to member preferences and occasions.
• Prepare and present beverages to consistently high standards, ensuring quality, accuracy, and presentation.
• Maintain expert knowledge of wines, spirits, cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages, ingredients, and emerging beverage trends.
• Support the development and enhancement of beverage menus, seasonal offerings, and signature experiences.
• Conduct tastings and provide engaging product knowledge to members and guests where appropriate.
• Monitor beverage quality, stock levels, storage, rotation, and wastage to support efficient operations.
• Share beverage knowledge with the wider F&B team and contribute to ongoing product and service training.
• Ensure responsible beverage service and compliance with hygiene, safety, and applicable operational standards.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Relevant qualification or certification in beverages, wines, spirits, mixology, or hospitality is preferred.
• 3-5 years of beverage service experience, preferably within private members clubs, luxury dining, or premium hospitality environments.
• Strong knowledge of wines, spirits, cocktails, premium beverages, and contemporary beverage trends.
• Refined member engagement skills with the ability to provide confident and personalized recommendations.
• Strong attention to detail, presentation, and product quality.
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of beverage cost, inventory, upselling, and revenue opportunities.
• Passion for continuous learning, innovation, and creating distinctive beverage experiences.