Head Bartender

Dukes The Palm Dubai Hotel; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Dukes The Palm Dubai Hotel seeks a Head Bartender to lead the bar team, ensure beverage quality, and drive guest satisfaction in a luxury environment.

You will train staff, manage inventory, and oversee cocktail menus while maintaining health and safety standards in a fast-paced setting. Pre-opening experience is a plus; apply with updated CV.

Qualifications

• Experience in a large luxury hotel (500+ keys) required.
• Pre-opening experience is an advantage.
• Proven work experience as Head Bartender.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly training sessions on beverage pouring practice, cocktail mixing, bottle flaring, and upselling
• Supervise and train bartending staff
• Create and update cocktail menus
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Manage bar inventory and place orders as needed
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area
• Provide excellent customer service and resolve complaints
• Monitor and control beverage costs
• Promote a positive and professional work environment
• Handle guest complaints directly or refer them to the Bar Manager
• Perform all necessary tasks to service beverages according to the hotel standard

Skills

Active listening

Effective communication

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Shift work

Job description

Job Location:Dukes The Palm Dubai HotelInspired by the spirit of Parisian boulevard cafés and the original Colbert bistro, the Colbert Collection is united not by style or geography, but by a shared sensibility. These are places where culture, conversation and culinary rituals naturally converge, shaped by the rhythm of the destinations they call home.Daringly distinct and defined by its own immutable character, each hotel in the collection captures something elusive yet unforgettable: moments that stir emotion, awaken curiosity, and remain with you long after you depart. If you are drawn to hospitality with soul and substance, the Colbert Collection is your kind of place.We are currently looking for a Head BartenderMain Duties and Responsibilities:Conduct weekly training sessions on beverage pouring practice, cocktail mixing, bottle flaring, and upsellingSupervise and train bartending staffCreate and update cocktail menusEnsure compliance with health and safety regulationsManage bar inventory and place orders as neededMaintain cleanliness and organization of the bar areaProvide excellent customer service and resolve complaintsMonitor and control beverage costsEnsure consistent quality of all drinks servedPromote a positive and professional work environmentHandle guest complaints directly or refer them to the Bar ManagerPerform all necessary tasks to service beverages according to the hotel standardExperience:Previous experience in a large hotel with at least 500 keys in a luxury property is requiredPre-opening experience is an advantageRequirement:Proven work experience as Head BartenderActive listening and effective communication skillsFlexibility to work in shiftsStrong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to perform well in a fast-paced environmentShould you believe that you are the right candidate for the role, please apply online ONLY by submitting your full updated CV, featuring a recent photograph.Not the right fit? Set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!