Bar / Beverage Manager

Oversee the daily operations of all hotel bars and beverage outlets, ensuring smooth service, operational efficiency, and exceptional guest experiences. Develop and implement innovative beverage menus, cocktail concepts, seasonal promotions, and beverage offerings aligned with the hotel's brand standards and guest preferences. Manage beverage costs, inventory, stock control, purchasing, and supplier relationships to maximize profitability while maintaining quality standards. Lead, train, motivate, and develop the bar and beverage team, ensuring excellent product knowledge, service standards, upselling techniques, and consistent performance. Monitor beverage revenue, sales performance, cost of sales, and departmental budgets, identifying opportunities to increase revenue and achieve financial targets. Ensure compliance with hotel policies, UAE regulations, licensing requirements, hygiene standards, and responsible alcohol service practices while maintaining a safe working environment. Collaborate with the Food & Beverage leadership team, Culinary department, and other hotel departments to enhance beverage offerings, organize special events, improve guest satisfaction, and drive overall outlet performance. Minimum 3 5 years of experience in bar or beverage management, preferably within a luxury hotel or upscale hospitality environment. Strong knowledge of wines, spirits, cocktails, mixology, and international beverage trends. Proven experience in team leadership, beverage cost control, inventory management, and revenue optimization. Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and guest service skills. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.