Mixologist (Assistant Bar Manager) - F&B Service - Jumeirah Al Naseem

About Jumeirah & the Hotel

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 28 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and luxury residences. From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world.

Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah’s mega-resort is home to four ultra-luxurious hotels – Jumeirah Al Naseem, Jumeirah Al Qasr, Jumeirah Mina Al Salam and Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf – all nestled within 3km of picturesque waterways connected by traditional abras. The megaresort 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 a Mixologist (Assistant Bar Manager) to join the F&B Service Team in Jumeirah Al Naseem. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:

• Manage day-to-day operation of the bar ensuring all service standards are met in line with standard operating procedure.
• Make suggestions to increase the market share for the Outlet thus optimizing profits and increasing sales.
• Manage escalations and concerns and resolve them with support from the Outlet manager where needed, tracking, and notifying proper areas and responsible persons to guarantee memorable experiences for our guests.
• Lead, motivate & continuously develop Junior Mixologists and Bartenders to maximize colleague productivity, departmental revenue, guest satisfaction & department COS scores, responsible for assisting the Outlet Manager in ensuring that all colleagues have full product knowledge
• Deliver the best in class drinks to specification consistently: have impeccable knowledge of all products in the portfolio and can make all drinks according to brand standards.
• Have a good knowledge of all beverages beyond those stocked in the restaurant and a working knowledge of classic cocktails and drinks.
• Identify & meet customer needs and expectations correctly, including those with special needs, and provide appropriate products, services or information. Meet all reasonable needs and requests of customers within specified time frames.
• Identify and take all opportunities to enhance the quality of service.
  
  

About You:

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

• Two years of experience in a supervisory role within a 5-star hotel, luxury restaurant, or upscale bar setting.
• Fluent in English - additional languages are a plus.
• Extensive wine, cocktails and beverage knowledge.
• Passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.

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, flights home, accommodation, 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.