Mixologist - DHTL

PHRS; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared company accommodation

Flight allowance every 24 months

Meals on duty

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Uniform provided with laundry service

Job summary

PHRS Hospitality Experts is seeking an experienced Mixologist for a luxury property in Dubai. You will drive day-to-day bar operations, craft cocktails to the highest standards, and contribute to beverage menus while mentoring the team.

The role emphasizes creativity, technical beverage knowledge, and exceptional guest engagement. Ideal candidates have luxury hospitality experience in the Middle East, knowledge of international trends, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience as a mixologist in luxury hotels or premium venues.
• Strong knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, spirits, ingredients and techniques.
• Experience with beverage menus development and keeping up with international trends.
• Fluent English; other languages desirable (Arabic/Italian/French/Spanish/German).
• Ability to train, mentor and upskill bar team and service staff.
• Strong guest service, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day bar operations and deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Prepare and present cocktails per luxury service standards.
• Develop, update, and refine beverage menus and concepts.
• Stay updated on global cocktail trends and introduce innovations.
• Train and mentor restaurant and bar team on cocktail knowledge and service.
• Engage guests with personalized beverage recommendations.

Skills

Fluent English

Arabic

Italian

French

Spanish

German

Job description

About the job Mixologist - DHTL

PHRS Hospitality Experts is currently looking for an experienced and creative Mixologist to join the Food & Beverage team of a prestigious luxury hospitality property in Dubai, UAE.

This opportunity is ideal for a beverage professional with a strong luxury hospitality background, deep knowledge of mixology and international cocktail trends, and a passion for creating exceptional guest experiences.

About the Role

As a Mixologist, you will play a key role in the day-to-day bar operations, ensuring consistently high standards of beverage preparation, presentation, and guest service.

Beyond preparing exceptional cocktails, you will contribute to the development of beverage menus, introduce new concepts and trends, and support the training and development of the restaurant and bar team.

This is a hands-on role for someone who combines creativity, technical beverage knowledge, guest engagement, and commercial awareness.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operations of the bar and ensure an exceptional guest experience.
• Prepare and present cocktails and beverages according to the highest luxury service standards.
• Contribute to the creation, development, and continuous improvement of cocktail and beverage menus.
• Stay up to date with international cocktail, beverage, and F&B trends and introduce innovative ideas to the operation.
• Train and mentor restaurant and bar team members, strengthening their cocktail and beverage knowledge.
• Engage confidently with guests and provide personalized beverage recommendations.
• Maintain consistently high standards of beverage quality, preparation, and presentation.
• Support beverage inventory control and ensure products are properly managed.
• Contribute to achieving and exceeding beverage revenue targets while maintaining effective cost control.
• Participate in daily pre-service briefings and ensure strong communication across the team.
• Work closely with other departments to maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, presentation, and maintenance throughout the outlet.
• Support a collaborative, professional, and high-performing team environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Mixologist within luxury hotels, premium restaurants, cocktail bars, or similar high-end hospitality environments.
• Strong knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, spirits, ingredients, techniques, and international beverage trends.
• Previous luxury hospitality experience in the Middle East is highly desirable.
• Relevant professional certification, hospitality qualification, or hotel school diploma.
• Strong guest engagement and customer service skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced luxury environment.
• Ability to train, mentor, and share beverage knowledge with other team members.
• Strong commercial awareness, including beverage sales, upselling, cost control, and inventory.
• Fluent English is required.
• Additional languages such as Arabic, Italian, French, Spanish, or German are highly desirable.
• Previous experience in a World's 50 Best cocktail bar or recognition in a reputable cocktail competition is considered a strong advantage.

Position Details

Position: Mixologist
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Department: Food & Beverage - Beverage Operations
Employment Type: Full-Time / International Contract

Employment Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Service charge.
• Shared company accommodation.
• Company-provided transportation to and from work.
• Meals on duty.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Flight allowance every 24 months.
• Uniform provided by the company with complimentary laundry service.
• International learning and career development opportunities.
• Employee benefits across the company's international luxury hospitality portfolio.