Head Mixologist - F&B Service - Jumeirah Al Naseem

About Jumeirah & the Hotel

For more than two decades, Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinct mark on the global hospitality with its unwavering Stay Different™ brand promise. Its award-winning destinations, such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, signature dining experiences and artful surroundings at the heart of every guest experience. 

Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 26 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia, and employs over 9,000 colleagues, representing over 120 nationalities. As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scale up its operations to the next level of growth, we remain fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world-class environments. 

Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity. 

Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah Group’s mega-resort is home to four ultra-luxurious hotels – Jumeirah Al Naseem, Jumeirah Al Qasr, Jumeirah Mina A’Salam and Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf – all nestled within 3km of picturesque waterways connected by traditional abras. The mega resort 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 Head Mixologist - Food & Beverage in Jumeirah Al Naseem. The main duties and responsibilities of this role are:

• Head Mixologist is fully responsible for the bar operation in the outlet / resort. 
• To be involved in creating menus and checking sales mix to make changes or upgrades in coordination with the General Manager.
• Lead, motivate & continuously develop Mixologists, 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. 
• 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. 
• 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 the same position in a restaurant sector: within a 5-star hotel, luxury restaurant, or upscale bar setting.
• Excellent Leadership skills 
• Fluent in English - additional languages are a plus.
• Knowledge of Food and Beverage applications: Micros and Sevenrooms
• Extensive wine, cocktails and beverage knowledge.

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, flight allowance, 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.