Assistant Bar Manager

About this opportunity

Fundamental Hospitality is looking for an experienced Assistant Bar Manager to join Sirene by GAIA in Dubai. We are seeking a passionate and hands-on bar professional with strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of beverage operations and a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences within a premium hospitality environment. Key Responsibilities Support the Bar Manager in overseeing daily bar operations and ensuring smooth service. Supervise, motivate and develop the bar team, supporting training, scheduling and performance management. Maintain high standards of beverage quality, presentation and guest service. Assist with inventory management, supplier orders, stock control and cost monitoring. Ensure compliance with hygiene, health and safety standards. Contribute to beverage menu development, seasonal offerings and promotional initiatives. Handle guest feedback professionally and ensure a consistently memorable experience. Requirements Previous experience in a similar role within luxury restaurants, premium bars or high-end hospitality concepts. Proven ability to lead and motivate teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Strong knowledge of wines, spirits, cocktails and mixology. Good understanding of stock management, beverage costs and operational procedures. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English; additional languages are an advantage. A proactive, guest-focused approach with a passion for delivering exceptional hospitality. Who are we Established in 2011, Fundamental Hospitality is a UAE born company that unifies the regions leading lifestyle concepts. As an international ecosystem of hospitality brands, the group develops elevated, home-grown concepts that showcase the quality and innovation of the region, whilst exporting them to key cosmopolitan cities around the world. Fundamental Hospitality delivers lifestyle brands reimagined, where a creative approach to concept development leads to a dynamic experience in each and every venue. The group has played a fundamental role in the expansion of brands from the UAE to the world, where we understand the essential elements needed to execute experience driven lifestyle concepts on an international scale. The collection of brands within the portfolio include globally acclaimed concepts Gaia, Shanghai Me, Alaya, La Maison Ani, Piatti and Izu Burger, as well as international franchises, Scalini Dubai, Scalini Riyadh, Cipriani Dubai, and Cipriani Dolci UAE. Fundamental Hospitality owns and operates venues across the Middle East and Europe, with ongoing expansion of the group's concepts into the GCC, Europe, UK, and USA. Dubai will further see the launch of new home grown concepts as Fundamental Hospitality continues to cement itself as the leading innovator in the hospitality industry. Website: http://www.fundamentalhospitality.com