Bar Team Leader - Hidden Bar

About the role

Rosewood Abu Dhabi's Hidden Bar is a distinctive destination focused on gin, spirits and hospitality. As Bar Team Leader, you report to the Assistant Beverage Manager and lead the Hidden Bar team, driving beverage excellence and elevated guest experiences. You will oversee daily operations, team performance, beverage quality, inventory and revenue.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Hidden Bar team during service, ensuring guest satisfaction and compliance with Rosewood and LQA standards
• Drive beverage sales through expert recommendations, upselling and promotion of gin, spirits and digestifs
• Build guest relationships and develop loyalty programmes
• Manage inventory, stock control, spoilage monitoring and beverage requisitions
• Deliver gin and spirits education sessions for bar and front-of-house teams with suppliers
• Support menu development, promotions and revenue initiatives with the Assistant Beverage Manager

Required profile

• Leadership experience in a premium bar, luxury hotel or upscale beverage venue
• Passion for gin, spirits, mixology and guest experiences
• Strong team leadership and coaching skills
• Experience managing inventory, beverage costs and operational standards
• Knowledge of F&B service and current beverage trends
• Fluent English; additional languages and beverage certifications are an advantage

What we offer

• Medical coverage
• Paid time off
• Complimentary room nights
• Learning and development opportunities
• Global career opportunities
• Paid parental leave for eligible associates