Bar Manager

Job description / Role

Company Description

SLS Dubai Hotel and Residences is a luxury lifestyle 5-star city hotel which belongs to Ennismore under the wider Accor group umbrella.

Boasting 946 units, with 254 uniquely designed hotel rooms, 321 hotel apartments and 371 branded residences, spread over 75 floors, SLS Dubai is one of the tallest hotels and residences in the region.

A wondrous and striking landmark in Downtown District, designed by the award-winning architects Aedas and interior designer Paul Bishop, the SLS Dubai is a unique cabinet of curiosities that never ceases to delight.

Job Description

• Promote bar business and continually increase database contacts.
• Ensure the bar ethos is in line with SLS Hotel & Residences Dubai standards are consistently maintained.
• Ensure and promote compliance with all local liquor, health and sanitation regulations.
• Manage and provide direction to all bar employees on the floor during shifts and events.
• Hold staff accountable to uphold uniform and grooming standards to the highest level.
• Ensure that staff receives consistent and proper communication (verbal, email, memos, etc).
• Monitor departments performance with respect to the bars budgets.
• Monitor and maintain proper inventory to ensure it's in line with budgeted cost of sales.
• Seek out and produce events to generate revenues for the property.
• Hold staff accountable for giving an engaging dynamic guest experience to all guests on property.
• Consistently monitor quality of service and product delivered on property.
• Collaborate on needs of departmental staff scheduling.
• Instruct staff in ongoing training to uphold service standards.
• Coordinate menu sponsorship deals and menu product placement.
• Act as the direct liaison to the engineering and housekeeping departments in regards to maintenance of the property's functionality and overall look.
• Interview employees and provide input on talent selection.
• Assess employee performance and provide feedback annually and throughout the year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College degree in business, hospitality, or related field preferred.
• One to two years in a public contact position, preferably in an upscale or lifestyle brand hotel.
• Enter and locate work related information using computers and point of sale systems.
• Possess a gracious, friendly, and fun demeanor.
• Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment and have a high level attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees and departments.
• Ability to work independently and to partner with others to promote an environment of teamwork.
• Must have knowledge of food and beverage preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations, liquor laws and regulations on bar operation.

About the Company

A caring employer providing respect, training and career development for our employees. An attractive employer offering more than 100 professions across the 5 continents.

We are much more than a world leader. We are 250,000 hoteliers with the same shared passion for welcoming. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,300 addresses and on our digital platforms. As an operator and franchisor (HotelServices), owner and investor (HotelInvest), we invest all our energy into making "Feel Welcome" resonate as the finest hotel promise.

From luxury to economy and in every corner of the globe, AccorHotels'​ more than 20 brands meet all the needs of business and leisure travelers seeking comfort, attention and high-quality services.