Head of Bars

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operations of all hotel bars, ensuring smooth operations and consistent delivery of high service standards.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the bar team, fostering a positive and engaging working environment.
• Drive the hotel’s beverage and mixology concepts by introducing innovative cocktails, signature drinks, and trending beverage experiences.
• Stay updated on the latest beverage trends, mixology techniques, and developments within Dubai’s competitive bar scene.
• Develop and maintain creative beverage menus, including signature cocktails, mocktails, and seasonal offerings.
• Have a strong understanding of beverage recipes, standardisation, costing, pricing, and inventory control.
• Monitor beverage cost percentages, minimise wastage, and identify opportunities to maximise bar revenue and profitability.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with bartenders, mixologists, suppliers, and key industry contacts across Dubai.
• Actively participate in beverage competitions, industry events, and networking opportunities to enhance the hotel’s visibility and reputation.
• Train and mentor the bar team on mixology, product knowledge, presentation, upselling, and responsible alcohol service.
• Ensure consistency in drink preparation, presentation, portion control, and overall beverage quality.
• Collaborate with the F&B leadership team on promotional activities, beverage activations, events, and revenue-generating initiatives.
• Monitor guest feedback and ensure prompt resolution of complaints or service-related concerns.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, food safety, licensing, and responsible beverage service standards.
• Conduct regular stock checks, beverage inventories, and operational audits.

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in bar operations, preferably in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Previous experience working in Dubai’s bar and hospitality industry is a must.
• Strong knowledge of Dubai’s beverage market, emerging trends, popular bar concepts, and customer preferences.
• Passion for mixology, cocktail innovation, and contemporary beverage experiences.
• Sound knowledge of beverage recipes, standardisation, costing, pricing, and inventory management.
• Established professional network and excellent rapport with bar professionals and industry contacts across Dubai.
• Experience participating in mixology or beverage competitions is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Outgoing, confident, creative, and energetic personality with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to drive beverage revenue while maintaining cost efficiency.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment and consistently deliver memorable guest experiences.

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