Mixologist

Based at the Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai within the Y & M Chinese Bar and Restaurant in Dubai, the Mixologist is responsible for creating and serving exceptional beverages while ensuring guest satisfaction, maintaining bar standards, supporting team training, and contributing to a seamless and memorable bar experience. The Mixologist reports to Head Mixologist.

As a Mixologist, you will be responsible for the following duties:

Prepare and serve creative cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks, spirits, beers, and wines, ensuring proper garnishing, presentation, and explanation to guests.

Support the Head Mixologist and Bar Manager in training colleagues, updating standards, and creating new drinks for menus and promotions.

Interact with guests to recommend suitable beverages, handle complaints professionally, and create memorable WOW moments to enhance guest satisfaction.

Maintain bar setup, mise en place, freshness of ingredients, stock levels, labeling, inventory, and ensure cleanliness and proper storage at all times.

Carry out cashiering duties when required, monitor fridge temperatures, and adhere to First In First Out (FIFO) and other operational standards.

Foster teamwork and communication with colleagues and superiors, proactively supporting operations to deliver Legendary Quality Experiences (LQEs).