Bartender

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

Job summary

A hospitality organization in Riyadh is seeking a Bartender to handle beverage services for various events including banquets and weddings. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with company standards, maintain cleanliness, and provide excellent guest satisfaction. Experience in bartending and strong organizational skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English is essential, basic knowledge in Arabic is a plus.
• 1-2 years of professional bartending experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic Food Handlers Certification or equivalent Health and Safety training is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the entire bar area for cleanliness before the shift.
• Complete all internal checklists accurately.
• Collaborate with the bar manager and event teams for smooth operation.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene and safety regulations.
• Report any operational challenges or stock issues.

Skills

Beverage preparation skills

Customer service skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

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.