Head Bartender

HEAD BARTENDERLocation: Dubai, UAEDepartment: Food & Beverage / Bar OperationsReports To: Director of Operations / Restaurant Manager / F&B ManagementCompensation: AED 10,000 per month + Service Charge + TipsTraining Start: October 2026Venue Opening: November 2026POSITION OVERVIEWCrazy Horse Paris - The Dubai Edition is seeking an experienced Head Bartender to join our opening team and lead beverage operations. Training is planned to begin in October 2026 ahead of the venue opening in November 2026.The venue operates two nightly performances. Show 1 creates an intense beverage rush within a compressed timeframe, while Show 2 requires sustained beverage service throughout an approximately 3-hour prix fixe dinner show. This role requires a leader who understands speed, preparation, ticket times, stock control, service timing and high-volume beverage operations while maintaining premium hospitality standards.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Lead Bartenders and Barbacks during both nightly performances.- Conduct pre-shift briefings and assign stations.- Ensure all bars are fully stocked and operational before doors open.- Forecast stock requirements according to reservations and expected guest volume.- Manage the high-volume beverage rush during the Show.- Manage sustained beverage operations throughout the Show- Monitor beverage ticket times and immediately resolve bottlenecks.- Coordinate closely with restaurant and floor teams.- Maintain standardized cocktail recipes and presentation.- Maintain detailed knowledge of wine, champagne, spirits, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages.- Drive premium beverage upselling.- Maintain stock pars and prepare requisitions.- Conduct opening and closing inventory.- Monitor wastage, breakage, complimentary beverages and stock variances.- Lead the rapid bar reset between performances.- Train and develop Bartenders and Barbacks.- Maintain bar cleanliness and equipment standards.- Ensure compliance with applicable UAE alcohol-service requirements.REQUIREMENTS- Previous Head Bartender or senior bar experience.- Luxury hotel, premium restaurant, nightlife, event or high-volume venue experience preferred.- Strong cocktail, wine, champagne and spirits knowledge.- Demonstrated experience managing high-volume service.- Excellent inventory and stock-control skills.- Strong leadership and communication ability.- Highly time-conscious and capable of managing by ticket times.- Strong organizational and POS skills.- Available to begin training in October 2026.COMMON STANDARDS- Support two performances each evening and understand the different service requirements of each.- Attend pre-show briefings and arrive fully groomed in approved uniform.- Respect service timing, guest sightlines and live performance cues.- Move quickly while maintaining accuracy, luxury presentation, discretion and professionalism.- Immediately communicate delays, guest issues or operational problems.- Work collaboratively across Operations, Reservations, Restaurant, Bar, Kitchen, Technical and ShowManagement.- Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding performers, celebrities, VIPs and guests.- Follow all applicable food safety, hygiene, responsible alcohol service, cash-handling and UAE regulatory procedures relevant to the position.- Support the rapid reset and transition between Show 1 and Show 2.- Deliver the speed, precision, elegance and premium hospitality expected of the Crazy Horse Parisbrand.