Bar Manager - Restaurant

Job description / Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Bar Operations Management: Oversee day-to-day bar operations including drink preparation, bar setup, cleanliness, and closing procedures.
• Staff Management: Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise bartenders and barbacks to ensure consistent, high-quality service.
• Beverage Menu & Mixology: Develop and update the beverage menu, including cocktails, mocktails, and seasonal specials, keeping in line with current trends and customer preferences.
• Customer Experience: Engage with guests, handle special requests, resolve complaints, and ensure a positive and memorable bar experience.
• Inventory Control: Monitor stock levels, place orders, conduct regular inventory checks, and minimize wastage or theft.
• Cost Control: Manage beverage costs, pricing strategies, and monitor profit margins while maintaining quality.
• Compliance: Ensure the bar complies with hygiene, licensing, safety, and health regulations, including responsible alcohol service.
• Sales & Promotions: Plan and execute bar promotions, happy hours, and special events in coordination with the marketing or restaurant team to increase footfall and revenue.
• Reporting: Maintain records of sales, inventory, breakages, and staff performance; submit reports to management as required.

• Diploma or degree in Hotel Management, Bartending, or related field.
• 4–6 years of experience in bar operations, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• In-depth knowledge of spirits, wines, beers, and modern mixology techniques.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Strong leadership and staff management capabilities.
• Proficiency in POS systems and basic MS Office tools.
• Good organizational and multitasking abilities.

Salary:
AED 14,000 to 15,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

The Innovations Group has been operating within the UAE for close to 2 decades and is one of the market leaders in Employee Outsourcing & Recruitment services.

We work across myriad industries servicing the private sector, government, banking & financial institutions and other SME's. As a pioneer in employee outsourcing, we currently have 11,000+ employees outsourced to our clients.

We specialize in providing permanent and temporary staffing solutions for diverse nationalities, skill sets & domain expertise.