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Head Mixologist -ION (Cocktail Bar)

United Arab Emirates JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai AED 9,000–15,000 per month, potentially plus service charge, tips, accommodation, transport, and other benefits*
Job Description

The Head Mixologist will lead the beverage operation at ION Cocktail Bar, creating innovative cocktails, maintaining high service standards, and ensuring an engaging guest experience. Requirements typically include several years of bartending and supervisory experience in a luxury hotel, cocktail bar, or high-end restaurant; strong knowledge of spirits, mixology techniques, menu development, inventory control, and beverage costing. The successful candidate should demonstrate leadership, creativity, excellent communication, and a professional appearance. Expectations include training and motivating the bar team, managing daily operations, maintaining hygiene and safety standards, controlling costs, and consistently delivering polished, personalized service in line with JW Marriott standards.

Company Info

JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai is a landmark luxury hotel operated by Marriott International, one of the world's largest and most recognized hospitality companies. Located in Business Bay, Dubai, the property is known for its high-rise setting, premium guest rooms, extensive dining venues, nightlife, events, and wellness facilities. JW Marriott is associated with refined service, thoughtful guest experiences, and strong professional standards. The hotel employs colleagues across food and beverage, rooms, culinary, engineering, finance, sales, and guest services. Its culture generally emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, personalized hospitality, ethical conduct, and continuous learning. Working at the Marquis can provide exposure to an international clientele, a large-scale luxury operation, and opportunities for career development within Marriott's global network.

Destination Guide

The United Arab Emirates is not an island but a modern Gulf federation comprising seven emirates, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi offering the widest range of hospitality jobs. Opportunities are strong in luxury hotels, restaurants, bars, tourism, events, aviation, retail, and entertainment. The culture blends Emirati traditions with a highly international population; respectful dress, religious awareness, and professional courtesy are important. Dubai offers an energetic lifestyle, beaches, dining, nightlife, shopping, and desert activities, while living costs, especially rent, can be high. Most overseas employees require employer-sponsored residence and work visas. Employers commonly arrange or support entry permits, medical testing, Emirates ID processing, and health insurance; never work on a tourist visa. Candidates should confirm accommodation, transport, meals, service charge, leave, airfare, and other benefits in writing before relocating. Summers are extremely hot, and work schedules may include weekends, evenings, and public holidays.

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