Bartender
Job description / Role
Employment: Full Time
About the role
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi is looking for a bartender to join our Food & Beverage - Hakkasan team. Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly?Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.
Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognized for creating some of the worldu2019s most sought-after properties, the group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi is the definition of an unrivalled Arabian fantasy. From a 1.3km pristine private beach, landscaped pools and a private marina overlooking a natural bay, the hotel is located in the heart of Abu Dhabi and perfect for a once-in-a-lifetime holiday or for events and meetings that make a statement, with some of the cityu2019s largest hotel conference centres.Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi offers award-winning 5-star luxury hospitality and authentic local experiences with 390 luxurious rooms and suites along with award-winning culinary cuisines.
About the job
Based at the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi within the Food & Beverage Department, the bartender is responsible for serving food and beverages to the guests at the restaurant, providing a courteous, professional, efficient, and flexible service consistent with the standards of the hotel in order to encourage sales and offer outstanding guest experience.The bartender reports to the assistant bar manager / bar manager.
As a bartender, you will be responsible for the following duties:
- Have an excellent understanding of classic cocktails, their recipes and history.
- Mix alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to guestsu2019 requests.
- Have an understanding of food in general, ingredients and preparations to ensure the right drinks, cocktails and spirit can be recommended.
- Be knowledgeable of the preparation of a large number of classic cocktails and all standard long drinks.
- Control stocks, produce efficient costing of cocktails and spirits as well as perform excellent recommendations to guests.
- Collect beverages from the storeroom.
- Clean bar areas, prepare correct garnishes and mise-en-place.
- Maintain bar stock in accordance with established standards.
- Ensure security of beverage stock in the bar using key control procedures.
- Control beverage consumption of guests and stop serving when necessary.
- Polish glasses and respect all hygiene rules in serving beverages.
- Promote up-selling at all levels and by personal efforts through guestsu2019 contacts.
- Ensure a flawless service to the highest standards and as required by the department and the hotel.
- A hotel & hospitality management diploma or degree is a plus.
- Previous experience in a luxury standalone restaurant.
- Knowledge of beverages and cocktail recipes.
- Be able to develop new recipes based on guest requests.
- Good communication skills.
Our commitment to you
Learning & development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow continuously.
MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, itu2019s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
Health & colleague wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
Retirement plans. When you show commitment to us, we reciprocate. We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role.
Weu2019re fans. Are you?
Job Function: Catering, Food Services & RestaurantsCompany Industry: Travel, Hotel & Tourism
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