Head Bartender - Aft Lounge

Wynnalmarjanisland; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 100,440 - 145,080; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare package

Life insurance

Incentive programs

Excellent leave policy

Job summary

Wynn Al Marjan Island invites applications for Bar Manager - Catering & Banquets to lead the resort’s bar and beverage service within the Food & Beverage team. You will ensure exceptional guest experiences, mentor the bar staff, manage inventory, and uphold health and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of luxury-hospitality bartending, strong cocktail knowledge, leadership, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of bartending in luxury venues.
• Leadership experience in managing bar teams.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wines, and trends.
• Fluency in English and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Flexible with work schedules and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Follow the Cycle of Service to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate the bar team.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, receiving, and par levels.
• Ensure health, safety and sanitation compliance.
• Collaborate on cocktails and beverage menus.
• Resolve guest issues to maintain satisfaction.
• Prepare beverages per recipes and standards.
• Maintain bar cleanliness and handle billing procedures.
• Set up the bar daily and manage payments.

Skills

Bartending

Leadership

Customer service

POS systems

Cash handling

English fluency

Menu knowledge

Education

Secondary education

Hospitality certification

Tools

Inventory software

Beverage management systems

Job description

Wynn Al Marjan Island will be the first integrated resort in the UAE. Set to open in 2027, the resort will belocated50 miles from Dubai International Airport in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. The resort will offer 1,530 rooms and suites, 22 restaurants, lounges, and bars, a theater, and a beach club. It will feature multiple swimming and wading pools, water features, a five-star spa, a salon, a shopping promenade, and a celebrations and events center.

About the Position

Wynn Al Marjan Island is currently seeking a Bar Manager - Catering & Banquets to join the resort’s Food & Beverage team.

The primary duties and responsibilities of this role are:

• Consistently follow the established Cycle of Service to ensure excellent guest experiences.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate the bar team to consistently deliver high-quality service and maintain positive morale.
• Oversee inventory management, including ordering, receiving, and stock rotation to ensure optimal par levels and minimize waste.
• Monitor compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with the Bar Manager to develop new cocktails and update beverage menus in line with current trends and guest preferences.
• Resolve escalated guest complaints or issues promptly and effectively to maintain guest satisfaction and uphold the establishment’s reputation.
• Prepare beverages accurately according to recipes and company standards.
• Assess guests’ needs and preferences, offering tailored recommendations and maintaining a guest-focused, welcoming atmosphere at all times.
• Serve food and drinks professionally and courteously, always adhering to high standards.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of all menu items and confidently describe them to guests.
• Keep the bar counter clean and well-maintained to ensure guests feel comfortable and welcome.
• Accurately charge customers, promptly present bills, and handle payments in line with established procedures.
• Set up the bar each day according to standard procedures and par levels.
• Clean all designated areas following daily routines and hygiene protocols, both morning and evening.
• Promptly report any suspicious packages or items to management.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks requested by management.

About You

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Minimum educational qualification: completion of secondary school; higher academic credentials are an asset.
• Minimum age requirement is 21 years due to gaming operations and regulatory standards.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of bartending experience in a luxury hotel, resort, or upscale hospitality venue.
• Proven leadership experience in managing bar teams and coordinating service operations.
• Strong knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, spirits, wines, and beverage trends.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee bar inventory, par levels, and ordering procedures efficiently.
• Excellent customer service focus and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities in high-pressure environments.
• Proficient in POS systems and handling cash or card transactions.
• Formal bartending certification or relevant hospitality training is preferred.
• Fluency in English is essential; additional language skills are an asset.
• Flexible with work schedules and able to lead shifts based on business needs.

We offer an attractive salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer an excellent leave policy, a healthcare package and as well as life insurance, incentive programs, and other employee benefits. The result is a package that makes this role highly attractive to outstanding applicants seeking a career with Wynn Resorts, among the most renowned and celebrated brands in the global hospitality industry.