Mixologist - World-Class Brand - Dubai

HotelJobs; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 404,000 - 538,000; Full time

Job summary

HotelJobs is seeking a Mixologist for VIP lounges in Dubai to deliver exceptional beverage experiences across premium lounges. Lead bar operations, craft innovative menus, and supervise teams while engaging guests with expert knowledge.

The role requires strong mixology skills, beverage knowledge, and at least four years in hospitality. English fluency and the ability to thrive in a high-volume environment are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in a bar or hospitality setting.
• Strong mixology and beverage knowledge with deep spirits, liqueurs, and ingredient understanding.
• Excellent guest service and ability to perform under pressure in high-volume environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead bar operations, craft and innovate beverage menus, ensuring high-quality preparation and service.
• Train, coach, and supervise service teams, engaging guests with product knowledge and prompt feedback.
• Manage inventory, control costs, uphold health and safety standards, and drive continuous improvement to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Design creative beverage menus.

Skills

Mixology skills

Beverage knowledge

English proficiency

Team leadership

Inventory management

Education

High School Certification / Diploma

WSET 1-3 or beverage certification

Job description

Mixologist – VIP Lounges – Dubai

Salary Package: Negotiable + expat benefits

We are looking for a well-present Mixologist to join the team of a World-Class Brand in Dubai. As the Mixologist you will deliver exceptional beverage experiences across premium lounges.

• To lead bar operations, craft and innovate beverage menus, and ensure consistent, high-quality preparation and service.
• Train, coach, and supervise service teams while engaging guests through expert product knowledge and prompt feedback resolution.
• Manage inventory and cost control, uphold health, safety, and quality standards, and drive continuous improvement to ensure seamless operations and outstanding guest satisfaction.
• Must have a High School Certification, Diploma or equivalent qualification (preferred)
• WSET 1,2 & 3 or other beverage certification (preferred)
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a bar or as a bartender in the hospitality industry.
• Has good command in spoken and written English
• A positive and service-oriented attitude and excellent customer service skills and ability to handle a high-volume service environment and work under pressure
• Strong organizational, multitasking skills and attention to detail.
• Strong beverage knowledge and mixology skills, deep knowledge of spirits, liqueurs, and ingredients and understanding beverage balancing.
• Ability to design creative beverage menus.