Head Bartender — Lead Bar Craft & Guest Joy

One&Only Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

One&Only The Palm Resort in Dubai is seeking a Head Bartender to lead the bar team, ensure high-quality beverage experience, and maintain standards of creativity and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities include stock management, recipes compliance, mixing drinks, cashiering, and overseeing daily bar operations, while delivering warm, engaging service to a discerning clientele. Proficiency in English is required; additional language is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a 5‑star hotel, resort or upscale bar environment.
• Strong knowledge of beverage service standards and mixology basics.
• Proficiency in bar operations and maintaining guest satisfaction.
• Excellent English communication and professional presentation.
• Ability to build rapport with a diverse, high‑profile clientele.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bar team to create a warm, engaging atmosphere and seamless service.
• Oversee beverage preparation, bar operations and stock management.
• Ensure recipes are followed and standards are upheld.
• Handle cashiering and daily financial reporting for the outlet.
• Maintain bar cleanliness, equipment, and inventory control.
• Prepare daily bar inventory, reports and requisitions.
• Suggestive selling to boost wines and spirits sales.
• Coordinate with other departments to deliver memorable guest experiences.

Skills

Beverage service standards

Mixology basics

Bar operations

English proficiency

Customer service

Team player

Tools

Bar equipment & tools

Job description

One&Only The Palm Resort in Dubai is seeking a Head Bartender to lead the bar team, ensure high-quality beverage experience, and maintain standards of creativity and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities include stock management, recipes compliance, mixing drinks, cashiering, and overseeing daily bar operations, while delivering warm, engaging service to a discerning clientele. Proficiency in English is required; additional language is a plus.