Position: Bar Manager
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Restaurant & Hospitality
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: AED 14,000 to 15,000 per month (Inclusive of fixed allowances)
Company: The Innovations Group

Role Overview:

A leading restaurant in Dubai is seeking a talented Bar Manager to lead bar operations, enhance the customer experience, and drive beverage sales. This role involves overseeing daily operations, managing a team, developing beverage menus, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Bar Operations Management:
  Oversee the daily running of the bar, including drink preparation, bar setup, cleanliness, and closing procedures.

• Staff Management:
  Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise bartenders and barbacks to ensure efficient and high-quality service at all times.

• Beverage Menu Development:
  Create and update the beverage menu, including cocktails, mocktails, and seasonal specials based on customer preferences and current trends.

• Customer Engagement:
  Interact with guests, handle special requests and complaints, and ensure a positive and memorable bar experience.

• Inventory Control:
  Monitor stock levels, manage orders, and conduct regular inventory checks to minimize wastage or theft.

• Cost Control:
  Manage beverage costs, pricing strategies, and monitor profit margins while ensuring quality standards are met.

• Regulatory Compliance:
  Ensure all bar operations comply with hygiene, licensing, safety, and health regulations, including responsible alcohol service.

• Sales & Promotions:
  Plan and execute promotions, happy hours, and events in collaboration with the marketing team to increase footfall and revenue.

• Reporting:
  Maintain sales, inventory, and staff performance records. Submit regular reports to management.

Candidate Requirements:

• Education:
  Diploma or degree in Hotel Management, Bartending, or a related field.

• Experience:
  4–6 years in bar operations, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.

• Skills:

• Expertise in spirits, wines, beers, and modern mixology techniques.

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.

• Proficient in POS systems and basic MS Office tools.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.

• Organizational and multitasking abilities.

• Location:
  Candidates must be based in UAE.