About Dhaba
Dhaba began by the warmth of Chef Enayatullah Safi's grandmother's tandoor in Afghanistan. His journey carried him through the streets of India, which gave Dhaba its soul, and into the kitchens of Copenhagen, where he learned precision and respect for every ingredient. Now, in Abu Dhabi, all of those chapters come together at one table.
At Dhaba, hospitality means making every guest feel like family, and that feeling starts at the door. We are looking for warm, polished Hosts to join our pre-opening team and create a memorable first impression for every guest.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Leading the team
- Supervise daily bar operations to ensure efficient, smooth and consistent service
- Lead, motivate and support the bartender and barback team to achieve operational excellence
- Conduct daily shift briefings and communicate operational updates to team members
- Schedule and assign daily duties and responsibilities
- Train and coach team members on service, drink recipes, product knowledge and SOPs
- Monitor workflow and allocate tasks across the team throughout the shift
- Foster teamwork, professionalism and a positive work environment
- Support pre-opening setup, including bar setup, menu training and team onboarding
Running the bar
- Ensure all opening, operating and closing procedures are completed to company standards
- Maintain drink quality, presentation and consistency across every order and every bartender
- Work the bar during peak service, leading by example on speed, accuracy and guest engagement
- Manage stock levels, inventory, product rotation, par levels and wastage
- Monitor POS transactions, payment handling, bartender banks and daily sales activity
- Support the achievement of sales targets through upselling and effective service
- Monitor bar equipment and report maintenance issues promptly
- Maintain line of sight and atmosphere control across the bar area throughout the shift
- Complete shift handovers, reports and operational records
Compliance and guest care
- Ensure full compliance with safety, health, hygiene and all applicable liquor laws
- Uphold responsible alcohol service across the team, including ID checks, recognising intoxication and refusing service courteously when required
- Monitor potentially intoxicated or disruptive guests and escalate to management
- Handle guest feedback, concerns and escalations professionally and effectively
- Report incidents of theft, vandalism, violations or safety hazards to management immediately
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- At least five years’ hospitality or stand alone bar experience in a high-volume bar, including one to two years as a supervisor or head bartender
- Strong knowledge of beer, wine, spirits and classic and contemporary cocktail technique
- Proven experience developing and coaching a bar team
- Confidence with POS systems, with strong numerical accuracy in cash handling and bar banks
- Solid understanding of stock control, par levels and wastage management
- Pre-opening experience is a strong advantage
- Ability to communicate effectively and assertively in English, verbally and in writing
- Strong organisational, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to maintain composure, personal integrity and a high level of confidentiality
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, busy environment, work under pressure and meet deadlines
THE ENVIRONMENT
This is a restaurant environment, and noise and crowd levels vary with guest volume. The role is physically active: long periods standing, moving at pace and lifting up to 50 lbs (about 23 kg). Shifts vary and include days, nights, weekends and holidays. A professional, neat and well-groomed appearance is required at all times.
WHO YOU ARE
- Genuinely warm and guest-focused, someone who loves making people feel at home
- Commercially aware, with a drive to grow the business
- An excellent communicator and relationship builder
- Someone with a high sense of ownership, urgency and drive
- A true team player who leads from the front
OUR CULTURE
At Dhaba kitchen we believe in diversity and equal opportunity for all people. We do not discriminate against external or internal candidates on the basis of age; disability; gender reassignment; race; religion or belief; sex; sexual orientation; marriage and civil partnership; or pregnancy and maternity. We believe in an open culture where ideas are shared candidly and where there is no fear of failure. We believe in an open world and the pursuit of happiness — after all, we are in the happiness business.
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