Head Bartender

Company Description

The FAENA Movement is a journey of art, culture, and community. Rooted in the soulful traditions of the South and elevated by imaginative design, our culture celebrates authentic hospitality and transformative experiences. We create spaces where dreams are brought to life—through bold ideas, meaningful collaboration, and a deep sense of purpose.

As we continue our expansion into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, FAENA The Red Sea will mark a new chapter—visionary in spirit, exceptional in execution. We’re building more than a hotel; we’re shaping a world of beauty, wonder, and connection. If you’re driven by creativity, excellence, and a desire to be part of something extraordinary, we invite you to help bring this vision to life.

Job Description

At FAENA The Red Sea, we are redefining luxury hospitality through culture, creativity, and unforgettable guest experiences. Inspired by art, community, and exceptional service, FAENA creates immersive spaces where every detail is thoughtfully curated to delight the most sophisticated guests. We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Head Bartender to lead our beverage operations and elevate the guest experience through innovative mocktails, specialty beverages, and exceptional service in line with FAENA’s luxury hospitality and Forbes standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the bar team to ensure smooth, efficient, and high-quality beverage service.
• Oversee daily beverage operations, ensuring consistency in presentation, taste, and luxury service standards.
• Create and execute innovative mocktail menus, signature beverages, wellness drinks, and specialty beverage experiences.
• Ensure all beverages are prepared according to standardised recipes and presentation guidelines.
• Train, mentor, and motivate bartenders and beverage team members to maintain excellence in product knowledge and guest service.
• Monitor inventory levels, manage stock rotation, and support cost-control initiatives to minimise waste.
• Maintain cleanliness, organisation, and operational readiness of bar and beverage preparation areas.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, sanitation, health, and safety regulations at all times.
• Manage POS accuracy, cash handling procedures, and end-of-shift reporting where applicable.
• Engage with guests to provide personalised and memorable beverage experiences.
• Collaborate with culinary, restaurant, and leadership teams to support promotions, activations, and special events.
• Conduct regular quality checks, tastings, and beverage evaluations to maintain exceptional standards.
• Oversee the setup and breakdown of beverage stations before and after service periods.
• Uphold FAENA grooming, presentation, and luxury hospitality standards at all times.
• Ensure full compliance with Forbes standards, maintaining exceptional service quality, attention to detail, and operational excellence at all times.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Head Bartender, Senior Bartender, or Beverage Supervisor within a luxury hotel, upscale restaurant, or lifestyle hospitality environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mocktails, specialty beverages, coffee, tea, wellness drinks, and beverage presentation techniques.
• Creative mindset with a passion for developing innovative and memorable beverage experiences.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Strong organisational abilities with attention to detail and operational excellence.
• Experience managing beverage inventory, ordering, and cost control processes.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment.
• Professional grooming and presentation aligned with luxury service standards.
• Experience working within a Forbes standard hotel or luxury hospitality environment is highly advantageous.
• Fluent English communication skills required; additional languages are considered an advantage.

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