Head Bartender

Rixos Premium Qetaifan Island North

Rixos Premium Qetaifan Island North comprises a 345-key hotel, along with a souq encompassing 11,000sqm of leasing space, a beach club, a theme park, and a waterpark. The resort boasts panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf. Rixos plans to provide a platform for showcasing Qatar as a tourism destination. One of the country’s biggest draws will be Qetaifan Island North’s Waterpark attraction. The Rig 1938 is the world’s highest tower of its kind, reaching 82 metres.

Head Bartender

The Head Bartender is responsible for leading the bar team, overseeing daily bar operations, ensuring high-quality beverage service, and maintaining an exceptional guest experience. This role involves managing inventory, training bartenders, crafting unique cocktails, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

• Supervise and lead the bar team, ensuring efficient and professional service.
• Train new and existing bartenders on mixology techniques, customer service, and bar operations.
• Organize shift schedules and assign duties to maintain a smooth workflow.
• Prepare and serve high-quality cocktails, wines, and other beverages according to venue standards.
• Develop and curate innovative cocktail menus, incorporating seasonal ingredients and trends.
• Ensure proper garnishing, presentation, and consistency in all drinks served.
• Maintain strong knowledge of wines, spirits, and cocktail pairings.
• Provide exceptional customer service, ensuring guests have a premium experience.
• Engage with guests to recommend drinks based on their preferences.
• Handle VIP and high-profile clients with discretion and professionalism.
• Manage and resolve customer complaints or special requests efficiently.
• Oversee bar cleanliness, organization, and proper stock levels.
• Monitor and control inventory, ordering supplies, and minimizing waste.
• Ensure compliance with alcohol laws, health and safety regulations, and venue policies.
• Maximize upselling opportunities by recommending premium spirits and specialty cocktails.

• Proven experience as a Head Bartender, Lead Mixologist, or Senior Bartender in a high-end hospitality.
• Expert knowledge of mixology, cocktail crafting, spirits, and wine pairings.
• Strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Professional appearance and demeanor suitable for luxury hospitality.
• Experience with POS systems and inventory management software.
• Certification in responsible alcohol service (e.g., TIPS, ServSafe Alcohol) is an advantage.
• Multilingual skills (Russian language will be an advantage).