Head of Bars / Senior Bar Supervisor

About the role

Radisson Hotel Group is hiring a Head of Bars / Senior Bar Supervisor in Dubai. The role oversees the daily operations of the hotel's bars, leads and develops the bar team, and drives the hotel's beverage and mixology concepts.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily bar operations and ensure consistent high service standards.
• Lead, motivate and develop the bar team, and train them on mixology, product knowledge, presentation, upselling and responsible alcohol service.
• Develop creative beverage menus, including signature cocktails, mocktails and seasonal offerings.
• Stay up to date with beverage trends and mixology techniques in Dubai's competitive bar scene.
• Monitor beverage costs, minimise wastage and identify ways to increase bar revenue and profitability.
• Build relationships with bartenders, mixologists, suppliers and industry contacts, and take part in beverage competitions and industry events.
• Collaborate with the F&B leadership on promotions, beverage activations and events, and monitor guest feedback.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, food safety, licensing and responsible beverage service standards, and run regular stock checks and audits.

Required profile

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in bar operations, preferably in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Previous experience in Dubai's bar and hospitality industry is a must.
• Strong knowledge of Dubai's beverage market, trends and customer preferences.
• Established professional network with bar professionals across Dubai; mixology competition experience is highly desirable.
• Outgoing, confident, creative and energetic, with strong leadership, communication and team management skills.

Required skills

• Beverage recipes, standardisation, costing, pricing and inventory management.
• Commercial awareness to drive beverage revenue while keeping costs efficient.

What we offer

• Career development and investment in employee growth.
• Inclusive workplace with Employee Resource Groups.
• Global and local perks, including special hotel rates for staff and their loved ones.