Assistant Bar Manager - Blind Tiger - Jumeirah Al Naseem

About Jumeirah & the Hotel

For more than two decades, Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinct mark on the global hospitality with its unwavering Stay Different brand promise. Its award-winning destinations, such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, signature dining experiences and artful surroundings at the heart of every guest experience.

Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 26 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia, and employs over 9,000 colleagues, representing over 120 nationalities. As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scale up its operations to the next level of growth, we remain fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world-class environments.

Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity.

Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah Group’s mega-resort is home to four ultra-luxurious hotels – Jumeirah Al Naseem, Jumeirah Al Qasr, Jumeirah Mina A’Salam and Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf – all nestled within 3km of picturesque waterways connected by traditional abras. The mega resort boasts 2km of pristine beach, the award-winning Talise Spa and state-of-the-art fitness and leisure facilities, as well as exclusive accommodations ranging from penthouses and suites to private summerhouse experiences with unrivalled benefits including a leading conference and banqueting centre. Madinat Jumeirah is also home to over 50 world-class restaurants and bars, as well as a traditional souk featuring Arabian shopping stands, barrows and stalls with a blend of boutique brands, souvenir gift shops, and luxury fashion and jewellery outlets.

About the Job:

An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Outlet Manager to join the Blind Tiger (Bar) Team in Jumeirah Al Naseem. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:

• Manages day-to-day operation of the department, ensuring all service standards are met in line with standard operating procedure and they are followed in a courteous yet professional manner, providing delightful and engaging services to all guests.
• Responsible and accountable for ensuring that all Guests are served as per the brand standard. Assist the Outlet Manager in continuously growing the business.
• Engages in guest interaction in a sensitive and appropriate manner; creates personalized experiences; establishes a network of regular guests and keeps relevant and accurate records.
• Ensures all resources for an efficient operation are in place; takes routine inventories and re-orders operating supplies when necessary.
• Ensures that cash is always safeguarded, and all paperwork is completed, filled and kept up to date in accordance with company policy.
• Closely monitors the cashiering function of the outlet and ensures compliance with Cashiering Procedures.
• Ensures all orders associated with Operations, F&B, Refurbishment, Culinary etc. are placed on time and in line with budget and business requirements.
• Must understand a General Ledger and be able to highlight and investigate any issues. Should be able to understand the budgetary requirements and deficits.
• Assists the Outlet Manager in preparing annual plans and forecasts and managing expenses to meet departmental budgetary goals. Maximize profitability & revenue by controlling labour and expenses.
• Makes suggestions to increase the market share for the Outlet thus optimizing profits and increasing sales.

About You:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years experience in an Assistant Outlet Manager role with a strong F&B background in a standalone/branded restaurant.
• Fluent in English and an additional international language is a plus.
• Passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences.
• Good financial acumen, including experience with budgeting, cost control, and increasing profitability.

About the Benefits:

We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package, flight allowance, life insurance, functional incentives and other employee benefits, making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.