Restaurants, Bars & Experiences Barback - Hakkasan

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi is looking for a Restaurants, Bars & Experiences Barback to join our Restaurants, Bars & Experiences team. Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional. Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences. Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi is the definition of an unrivalled Arabian fantasy. From a 1.3km pristine private beach, landscaped pools and a private marina overlooking a natural bay, the hotel is located in the heart of Abu Dhabi and perfect for a once-in-a-lifetime holiday or for events and meetings that make a statement, with some of the city’s largest hotel conference centres. Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi offers award-winning 5-star luxury hospitality and authentic local experiences with 390 luxurious rooms and suites along with award-winning culinary cuisines. About The Job Based at the Emirates palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi within the Restaurants, Bars & Experiences Department, The Restaurants, Bars & Experiences Barback is responsible for assisting the team in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the restaurant, providing a prompt and professional service to the guests, and be responsible for creating a memorable dining experience within the restaurant. The Restaurants, Bars & Experiences Barback reports to the Restaurants, Bars & Experiences Bar Manager. As Restaurants, Bars & Experiences Barback, you will be responsible for the following duties: Set-up the bar, including but not limited to: daily cleaning of all bar areas, equipment, dishwasher, stock up fridges and stations, prepare mise en place prior the start of each shift. Assist with stock count and, at all times, ensuring the restaurant has adequate supplies for the shift, including all crockery, glassware, cutlery, condiments, fresh fruit and herbs, etc. During service, prepare hot drinks to the required standard, clean coffee machine and all hot drink equipment, replenish stations when required and wash utensils, glassware and crockery after each use. Ensure the stations and the bar area are of utmost cleanliness throughout service. Assist in setting up the bar for any special or private events as per briefing. Attend to bar guests at all times, regularly providing feedback to Restaurants, Bars & Experiences Managers, ensuring every guest has received the brand experience and immediately inform Restaurants, Bars & Experiences Managers should a guest not be content with their dining experience. Take the initiative to study and learn all menus and attend food and beverage training to understand the ingredients and cooking/creation method of each dish/beverage to be able to describe these to the guest when required. Provide a courteous, professional, attentive, and efficient service at all times with customers, staff and suppliers alike. Be fully conversant with the geographical layout of the operation and to know the exact whereabouts of all equipment of an operational nature. Have a complete understanding of the restaurant operation and respond to any changes in the restaurant function as requested by the Restaurants, Bars & Experiences Manager. Attend and contribute to all staff briefings/meetings and other related activities. Support new recruits through on the job training. Maintain a high standard of personal appearance, and as per the personal presentation policy, and report for duty punctually, wearing the appropriate attire. As Restaurants, Bars & Experiences Barback, we expect from you: Previous Food & Beverage experience, preferably in a bar, restaurant, hotel, or luxury hospitality environment. Basic knowledge of bar operations, beverages, and service standards. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Good attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting, carrying, and stock replenishment. Positive attitude, professional appearance, and strong teamwork skills. Proficiency in English; additional language skills are advantageous. Our commitment to you Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously. MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones. Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally. Retirement Plans. When you show commitment to us, we reciprocate. We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role. We’re Fans. Are you? Show more Show less