Bartender - Female

. Beverage Craft & Quality • Prepare and present classic and signature cocktails to recipes and specifications, consistent in taste, dilution, temperature and garnish. • Lead cocktail preparation – mise en place, batching, infusions, syrups, cordials, spice tinctures and garnishes – fresh and to standard before each service. • Contribute ideas to seasonal and signature menus that reflect Indian ingredients, spices and • Know the full list – spirits, liqueurs, wines, beers and zero-proof – including provenance, production and tasting profiles. • Keep all glassware, tools and equipment clean, polished and in excellent working order. • Guest Experience & Pairing • Deliver warm, personalised, polished service at the bar and support beverage service on the floor. • Explain each drink’s ingredients, technique and story with confidence, adapting to the guest. • Recommend wine, cocktail and zero-proof pairings that complement Indian flavours, spice levels and textures, guiding guests • Read the room, anticipate needs and handle feedback gracefully, escalating where appropriate; build rapport with regulars. • Bar Operations & Leadership • Execute opening and closing protocols in full: set-up, mise en place, par and equipment checks, cash/float handling, cleaning schedules, secure storage and handover logs. • Take full charge of the bar in the Restaurant Manager’s absence, making sound decisions on service flow, staffing and guest issues. • Working alongside the existing Senior Bartender, supervise, coach and mentor bar staff and barbacks; lead pre-shift briefings on specials, menu changes and service focus. • Onboard and train new team members on recipes, standards, product knowledge and etiquette; keep timing seamless with kitchen and floor. • Inventory, Cost Control & Systems • Run the POS accurately – orders, modifiers, voids, transfers, settlement and end-of-shift reports. • Maintain par levels, count and rotate stock (FIFO); raise requisitions and check deliveries for quantity, quality and expiry. • Control beverage cost through standard recipes, accurate pours and portioning, flagging variances. • Keep accurate records of stock, wastage, breakages, spillage, transfers and complimentary beverages. • Compliance, Hygiene & Safety • Serve alcohol responsibly in line with UAE and Dubai licensing regulations, including age verification and refusing service where appropriate. • Uphold Dubai Municipality food safety and HACCP standards; handle glass, ice and chemicals safely. • Report maintenance issues, incidents and guest complaints promptly to the Restaurant Manager. • 4–8 years of bar experience, including at least 2 years as a senior or lead bartender, ideally in fine dining, premium restaurants or luxury hotels. • Adept in cocktail preparation from classic technique to modern methods (infusions, clarification, batching, fat-washing, etc.). • Strong understanding of spirits and wines; WSET Level 2 or equivalent preferred. • POS and inventory management know-how; proven at running opening/closing and managing the bar independently. • Familiarity with Indian cuisine and spice profiles is a strong advantage. • Valid food safety/hygiene certification (or willingness to obtain upon joining).