Portofino hiring Bar Supervisor at Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Portofino is looking for an experienced and creative Head Bartender / Head Barista to lead our beverage operations in Dubai. The ideal candidate must understand the local market, Dubai’s diverse audience, current beverage trends and guest preferences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain an attractive mocktail, coffee and non-alcoholic beverage menu

• Prepare classic and signature mocktails to a consistently high standard

• Lead daily bar and coffee-station operations

• Train the team in coffee preparation, mocktails, presentation and service standards

• Maintain beverage recipes, preparation methods and quality-control procedures

• Manage stock, ordering, inventory, wastage and beverage costs

• Work with local suppliers and source high-quality ingredients

• Maintain equipment, hygiene, safety and cleanliness standards

• Follow market trends and introduce new beverages based on Dubai guest preferences

Requirements:

• Proven experience in Dubai as a Head Bartender, Bar Supervisor or Head Barista

• Strong knowledge of Dubai’s hospitality market and customer preferences

• Advanced knowledge of classic and signature mocktails

• Excellent knowledge of speciality and commercial coffee

• Strong practical skills in espresso preparation, milk texturing, latte art, brewing methods and grinder calibration

• Ability to operate and maintain professional coffee machines and grinders

• Previous experience conducting staff training

• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills

• Creative, self-motivated and commercially minded

• Good knowledge of beverage costing, inventory and stock control

• Fluent English; Arabic or Russian is an advantage