Job description

Bar Manager - Casea 101 
(20427)

At One&Only, we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation, creativity, precision, empathy and warmth. We tailor every aspect of our guests’ stay to bring their dreams and desires to life. With an atmosphere that’s chic but wonderfully unstuffy™, and a team who are meticulous but warm, we seek to exceed our guests’ expectations at every possible turn. 

Glistening on a private apex of Palm Island, One&Only The Palm is an intimate beach-front retreat where the wonders of modern Dubai meet the charms of old Arabia. With abundant knowledge and generosity, we anticipate our guest’s every need and surpass expectations. Whether we are designing the perfect family day out or arranging a romantic private dinner, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of playfulness, discovery and adventure. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion.

With stunning resorts located across the globe and exciting expansion planned, Kerzner International currently has a fantastic opportunity for a Bar Manager to join Food & Beverage team at One&Only The Palm Resort in Dubai.

With the global growth of our brands, you will be an integral part of the Resort’s success, and your role goes beyond overseeing day-to-day bar operations. As a Bar Manager, you will lead and inspire the bar team to deliver exceptional guest experiences while creating a vibrant, engaging, and welcoming atmosphere. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of bar operations, including beverage service, inventory control, team development, financial performance, and service excellence.

Working closely with the Food & Beverage leadership team, you will ensure the highest standards of quality, creativity, consistency, and guest satisfaction are always maintained. You will drive operational efficiency, develop innovative beverage offerings, maximize revenue opportunities, and uphold our company’s core values while ensuring a world-class bar experience for every guest.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the bar, ensuring exceptional service standards and guest satisfaction.
• Lead, train, coach, and motivate the bar team to deliver outstanding beverage experiences.
• Monitor beverage quality and ensure all drinks are prepared according to established recipes and brand standards.
• Manage inventory, stock levels, requisitions, and storage of all beverages, operating supplies, and equipment.
• Control beverage costs through effective stock management, inventory audits, and waste minimization.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, hygiene, and responsible alcohol service regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and operational readiness of all bar areas and equipment.
• Develop and implement beverage promotions, upselling initiatives, and revenue-generating strategies.
• Monitor sales performance, prepare operational reports, and ensure accurate cash handling procedures.
• Collaborate with the Food & Beverage team to deliver seamless service and achieve departmental objectives.
• Build strong guest relationships, handle guest feedback professionally, and ensure prompt resolution of concerns.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and achieving financial targets for the outlet.
• Ensure all opening and closing procedures are completed in accordance with company standards.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Perform additional duties assigned by management to support operational excellence and business success.

A suitable candidate should have 3–5 years of experience in a luxury hotel, resort, or upscale bar environment, with proven experience in bar operations and team leadership. The ideal candidate will possess strong beverage knowledge, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences. They should be a dynamic leader, highly organized, business-minded, and capable of excellence in driving service, team performance, and revenue growth. Fluency in English is essential, while proficiency in an additional language is an advantage.

At One&Only creating JOY is at the forefront of everything we do. If you are the one to make every detail count and are bold to go beyond the obvious in every task assigned with positive energy & have the passion to make it happen, then we are looking for you.

Please apply directly through this website and submit your most recent CV. Applications that do not meet the requirements will not be considered.

We Thank You for your interest at Kerzner –One&Only Resorts. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Our brand is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, intuitive, generous, and spontaneous in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.