KIGO is hiring a Bartender in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
About the Role
As a Bartender at KIGO, you will be responsible for delivering refined and knowledgeable beverage service within a high-end Japanese dining environment. You will work closely with the bar and service teams to deliver an exceptional guest experience, with a particular focus on Japanese beverages, sake and premium spirits.
Responsibilities
Prepare and serve cocktails, sake, Japanese spirits and other beverages to the highest standards
Provide knowledgeable and personalized recommendations to guests
Maintain strong knowledge of Japanese beverages, including sake, shochu, whisky and other premium Japanese spirits
Deliver professional and engaging service while maintaining discretion and attention to detail
Maintain strong knowledge of the beverage menu and Japanese drinking culture
Ensure drinks are prepared accurately and consistently according to KIGO standards
Work closely with the culinary and service teams throughout service
Maintain a clean, organized and well-stocked bar
Assist with stock control, ordering and inventory management
Follow beverage specifications, recipes and presentation standards
Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness
Support the wider team during busy service periods
Requirements
Previous experience as a Bartender within a high-end restaurant, luxury hotel or fine dining environment
Fluent Japanese is essential
Strong knowledge of Japanese beverages is essential, including sake, shochu and Japanese whisky
Japanese national is strongly preferred
Previous experience within a Japanese restaurant or Japanese fine dining concept is highly advantageous
Strong cocktail and beverage knowledge
Excellent communication and guest service skills
Confident providing detailed beverage recommendations to discerning guests
Well-presented, professional and guest-focused
Strong attention to detail and passion for Japanese hospitality
Able to work effectively in a refined, fast-paced environment
Currently based in Dubai or willing to relocate
Who Are We?
Established in 2011, Fundamental Hospitality is a UAE-born company that unifies the region’s 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, while 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, with a portfolio that includes globally acclaimed concepts such as GAIA, Shanghai Me, Alaya, La Maison Ani, Piatti and Izu Burger, as well as international franchises including 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 into the GCC, Europe, UK and USA.
Website:
