Mixologist

Job description / Role

Our Mixologist will be responsible to prepare and serve drinks to our guests. Able to mix and match ingredients in order to create classic and innovative drinks in accordance with customers' needs and expectations. The purpose of this position is to interact with the hotel guests and ensure they have a great experience at the bar or lounge.

Hotel Overview:

Th8 Palm, Managed by Accor is a newly-opened 5* hotel, located at the Palm Jumeirah Island, inspired by the fashion, glamour and jet-set lifestyle of the cool white sands and art deco scene of Miami Beach. The hotel boasts of its direct beach access with uninterrupted views of the Palm, Dubai's iconic skyline and the Arabian Sea that will provide an ultimate luxury experience at the Palm Jumeirah. The resort has a total of 121 guest rooms and suites and 3 food beverage outlets with creative & unique concepts. In addition the hotel also features meeting facilities covering over 200 square meters that can host a range of events from small corporate meetings, product launches and team building activities to outdoor receptions and bespoke social events beach and poolside.

Summary of Responsibilities for the Mixologist:

- Warmly welcoming every guest and establishing a professional connection by respectfully interacting with them and understanding their needs
- Check identification of the guest to make sure they meet age requirements for purchase of products.
- Mix drinks, and other bar beverages as ordered and in compliance with hotel standard drink recipes.
- Prepare beverages.
- Service beverages to guests.
- Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays.
- Assess customers' needs and preferences and make recommendations
- Ability to Sell or influence others for up selling and suggestive selling.
- Provide recommendations and suggestions to guest for choosing Drinks and Snacks.
- Serve customers in a friendly and helpful manner.
- Keep the bar counter and work area neat and clean at all times.
- Provide guidance to guests on resort activities, dining options and general resort and Regional information.
- Determine when a customer has had too much drinks and if required refusing any further serving on a polite way.
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of food and beverage products, menus and Promotions
- Ensure bar always will remain clean and tidy during the service and after the service.
- Clear ashtrays as and when required.
- Wash glassware and utensils after each use.
- Maintain a clean working area by sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning of glass doors and windows, etc. if required.
- Perform physical activities such as lifting and stooping.
- Maintain inventories and consumption.
- Collect payment for drinks served and balance all receipts.
- Handle an assigned house bank and follow all cash handling procedures as per hotel standard.
- Prepare inventory or purchase requisitions as needed to replenish supplies.
- Ensure that the assigned bar area is fully equipped with tools and products needed for Mixing beverages and serving guests.
- Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience
- Comply with all food and beverage regulations
- Perform other duties as and when assigned by the hotel management.
- Must be able to communicate in English writing and speaking and other languages are advantages. Good personality and Positive interpersonal skills required.
- Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications:

- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal, and fluency in either Russian, French, German, Italian or Spanish is mandatory
- Previous customer service experience required
- It is not mandatory to have hotel experience, a stand alone restaurant role is also welcomed to apply
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
- High level of energy and professional at all times
- Excellent personal presentation and grooming
- High interest in fashion and lifestyle
- Able to stand for long hours and work under the heat of Dubai
- Previous experience as Bartender is a must

Visa Requirements:

Please note that you must be eligible to live and work in Dubai.

Why work for Accor?
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By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality.

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