Assistant Bar Manager - Casual Dining Cafe

About the job

Are you a coffee connoisseur and cocktail enthusiast with a passion for leading teams? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where quality, creativity, and guest experience come first?

We are looking for a dynamic and hands-on Assistant Bar Manager to lead the team at a vibrant casual dining café in Dubai. This is a fantastic opportunity for a beverage professional who excels in both coffee craftsmanship and mixology while also possessing strong leadership and operational skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to grow within a well-established café that values creativity, quality, and team collaboration. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional beverage experiences and leading a team to success, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

1. Beverage Expertise: Oversee and enhance our coffee, alcoholic beverages, and wine offerings, ensuring consistency and quality in every serve.
2. Hands-On Service: Prepare specialty coffee, signature cocktails, and curated wine selections, while maintaining top-tier presentation and taste standards.
3. Operations & Inventory: Manage stock levels, supplier relations, cost control, and ordering to ensure efficiency and minimal waste.
4. Market Trend Awareness: Stay ahead of industry trends, introducing new beverage concepts and seasonal specials that elevate the guest experience.
5. Team Leadership & Training: Mentor and train the bar team, conduct masterclasses for both staff and guests, and foster a culture of excellence.
6. Adaptability & Support: Be flexible and willing to cover shifts when needed, leading by example to maintain smooth operations during peak hours.

Qualifications:

1. Strong knowledge and passion for coffee preparation, mixology, and wine.
2. Proven experience in a bar leadership role within a café, restaurant, or bar setting.
3. Solid inventory management skills, including stock control and cost management.
4. Ability to train and inspire a team, fostering a positive and performance-driven work environment.
5. A proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to step behind the bar, engage with guests, and lead by example.
6. Strong understanding of market trends and customer preferences in the F&B industry.
7. Excellent communication and organizational skills.