Female Bartender - Dubai - OUT OF INDIA

Confidential; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Dubai is seeking an experienced Bar Lead to craft Rooh-inspired cocktails and oversee the beverage program in a luxury dining setting. You will manage mise en place, infusions, batched drinks, and garnishes to ensure consistency across service and seasons.

Lead a small bar team, train staff, and optimize inventory and costs while upholding UAE licensing rules. A strong background in fine dining and a WSET Level 2 is preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• 48 years of bar experience, including at least 2 years as a senior or lead bartender, ideally in fine dining, premium restaurants or luxury hotels.
• Adept in cocktail preparation from classic technique to modern methods (infusions, batching, etc.).
• Strong understanding of spirits and wines; WSET Level 2 or equivalent preferred.
• POS and inventory management know-how; able to run opening/closing and manage bar independently.
• Familiarity with Indian cuisine and spice profiles is a strong advantage.
• Valid food safety/hygiene certification (or willingness to obtain upon joining).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present cocktails to Rooh's recipes with consistent taste, dilution, temperature and garnish.
• Lead cocktail preparation and mise en place, batching, infusions, syrups and garnishes.
• Contribute ideas to seasonal/signature menus reflecting Indian ingredients and Rooh's philosophy.
• Know the full list of spirits, liqueurs, wines, beers and zero-proof with provenance and tasting profiles.
• Keep glassware, tools and equipment clean and in excellent working order.
• Deliver warm, personalised service at the bar and support beverage service on the floor.
• Explain drink ingredients, technique and story with confidence; adapt to guests.
• Recommend wine, cocktail and zero-proof pairings; guide guests through the menu.
• Read the room, handle feedback gracefully, and build rapport with regulars.
• Execute opening and closing protocols; manage cash/float and equipment checks.
• Take charge of the bar in the Restaurant Manager's absence; supervise and mentor staff.
• Onboard and train new team members on recipes, standards, and etiquette.
• Run POS correctly; manage stock counts, FIFO, requisitions and deliveries.
• Control beverage cost via standard recipes and accurate pours; record wastage.

Skills

Bar experience

Senior/lead bartender

Fine dining experience

Spirits & wines knowledge

POS & inventory management

Indian cuisine familiarity

Food safety awareness

Education

WSET Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Beverage Craft & Quality

• Prepare and present classic and signature cocktails to Roohs recipes and specifications, consistent in taste, dilution, temperature and garnish.
• Lead cocktail preparation - mise en place, batching, infusions, syrups, cordials, spice tinctures and garnishes - fresh and to standard before each service.
• Contribute ideas to seasonal and signature menus that reflect Indian ingredients, spices and Rooh's philosophy of balance.
• Know the full list - spirits, liqueurs, wines, beers and zero-proof - including provenance, production and tasting profiles.
• Keep all glassware, tools and equipment clean, polished and in excellent working order.

2. Guest Experience & Pairing

• Deliver warm, personalised, polished service at the bar and support beverage service on the floor.
• Explain each drink's ingredients, technique and story with confidence, adapting to the guest.
• Recommend wine, cocktail and zero-proof pairings that complement Indian flavours, spice levels and textures, guiding guests through Chef Priya's menu.
• Read the room, anticipate needs and handle feedback gracefully, escalating where appropriate; build rapport with regulars.

3. Bar Operations & Leadership

• Execute opening and closing protocols in full: set-up, mise en place, par and equipment checks, cash/float handling, cleaning schedules, secure storage and handover logs.
• Take full charge of the bar in the Restaurant Manager's absence, making sound decisions on service flow, staffing and guest issues.
• Working alongside the existing Senior Bartender, supervise, coach and mentor bar staff and barbacks; lead pre-shift briefings on specials, menu changes and service focus.
• Onboard and train new team members on recipes, standards, product knowledge and etiquette; keep timing seamless with kitchen and floor.

4. Inventory, Cost Control & Systems

• Run the POS accurately - orders, modifiers, voids, transfers, settlement and end-of-shift reports.
• Maintain par levels, count and rotate stock (FIFO); raise requisitions and check deliveries for quantity, quality and expiry.
• Control beverage cost through standard recipes, accurate pours and portioning, flagging variances.
• Keep accurate records of stock, wastage, breakages, spillage, transfers and complimentary beverages.

5. Compliance, Hygiene & Safety

• Serve alcohol responsibly in line with UAE and Dubai licensing regulations, including age verification and refusing service where appropriate.
• Uphold Dubai Municipality food safety and HACCP standards; handle glass, ice and chemicals safely.
• Report maintenance issues, incidents and guest complaints promptly to the Restaurant Manager.

Preferred candidate profile

• 48 years of bar experience, including at least 2 years as a senior or lead bartender, ideally in fine dining, premium restaurants or luxury hotels.
• Adept in cocktail preparation from classic technique to modern methods (infusions, clarification, batching, fat-washing, etc.).
• Strong understanding of spirits and wines; WSET Level 2 or equivalent preferred.
• POS and inventory management know-how; proven at running opening/closing and managing the bar independently.
• Familiarity with Indian cuisine and spice profiles is a strong advantage.
• Valid food safety/hygiene certification (or willingness to obtain upon joining).

Perks and benefits