Bartender

Leylaty Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 48,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company in Riyadh is seeking a professional Bartender to prepare and serve beverages for events including banquets and weddings. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of bartending experience and a strong commitment to guest satisfaction and hygiene standards. Flexibility to work irregular hours is necessary. Join a dynamic team environment to ensure the success of our events.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English is essential, basic knowledge in Arabic is a plus.
• 1-2 years of professional bartending experience is preferred.
• Food Handlers Certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, present, and serve beverages efficiently.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the bar area.
• Collaborate with team members for smooth bar operations.

Skills

Drinks preparation

Mixing and garnishing

Guest-relation skills

Organization

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Diploma or Certification in Bartending

Job description

Job Summary

The Bartender is responsible for the efficient and professional preparation, presentation, and service of beverages for banquets, weddings, catering functions, and special projects bar operations (FOH and BOH). The role ensures compliance with company standards, guest satisfaction, and legal requirements, while maintaining cleanliness, organization, and stock control.

Key Responsibilities

• The duty shift starts with inspecting the entire bar area for cleanliness, ensuring coffee machines, service counters, chillers, tools, and equipment are clean and in proper working order.
• Complete all internal checklists, including the daily cleaning log sheet, dry storage temperature and humidity record, freezer and chiller temperature checklist, FEFO / FIFO, and person-in-charge checklist.
• Receive and inspect all beverage and dry item deliveries, arrange them in proper storage locations, and update the product receiving checklist accordingly.
• Follow internal procedures for sanitizing fruits and vegetables and defrost frozen goods, ensure the defrost and sanitation checklist is accurately completed.
• Review Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and prepare bar setup as per event specification.
• Ensure all beverages, tools, glassware, are ready prior to service.
• Record the opening beverage stock to accurately track consumption at closing.
• Check equipment functionally, report to bar supervisor for any equipment issues.
• Collaborate with bar manager, supervisor, barbacks, event teams for smooth operations and report shortages, breakages, other needs.
• Keep bar areas clean, organized, and compliant with hygiene and safety regulations.
• Store all leftover and open products correctly with clear expiration label and complete the closing stock checklist in accordance with FEFO / FIFO procedures for open products.
• Sanitize all equipment and bar tools after each event.
• Ensure all bar equipment and coffee machines are properly turned off, and all internal checklists are fully completed.
• Ensure the bar area is thoroughly checked before leaving work and seek assistance from the Steward or Housekeeping team if deep cleanliness is required.
• Report any operational challenges, stock issues, or guest concerns to the Bar Manager and Supervisor.

Preferred Skills

The Bartender is responsible for the efficient and professional preparation presentation, and service of beverages.

Covers events such as banquets, weddings, catering functions, and special projects bar operations (FOH and BOH).

Ensures compliance with company standards.

Maintains high levels of guest satisfaction.

Adheres to legal requirements related to beverage service.

Maintains cleanliness and organization of the bar area.

Oversees stock control and inventory management.

Basic knowledge of drinks preparation, mixing, and garnishing according to standard recipes.

Familiarity with bar equipment and tools.

Capability to set up, operate, and break down event bars.

Strong organizational, multitasking, and guest-relation skills.

Positive attitude and professional appearance.

Flexibility to work irregular hours.

Ability to remain professional, calm, and friendly in high-pressure situations.

Teamwork and collaboration with banquet servers, catering staff, and managers.

Physical ability to lift, carry, and transport bar stock and equipment safely.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• A Diploma or Certification in Bartending is a distinct advantage.
• Fluency in English is essential, basic knowledge in Arabic is a plus.

Experience

• 1-2 years of professional bartending experience in a fast-paced environment.
• A foundational background of at least 1 year in Banqueting and Catering bartending expertise is highly valued.
• Basic Food Handlers Certification or equivalent Health and Safety training is an advantage.