Bartender (Saudi National)

At SLS The Red Sea, we don’t just serve beverages—we create memorable moments. As a Bartender, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional beverage experiences by crafting high-quality drinks, engaging with guests, and bringing the vibrant SLS spirit to every interaction. More than preparing beverages, you will be a host and beverage ambassador, ensuring every guest experience reflects the bold, elevated, and unforgettable character of SLS.

Working closely with the F&B team, you will contribute to a seamless guest journey by maintaining exceptional service standards, supporting efficient bar operations, and ensuring compliance with SLS standards, hygiene requirements, and local regulations.

• Prepare and serve a wide range of signature beverages, mocktails, and crafted drinks according to SLS recipes, presentation standards, and guest preferences.

• Deliver personalized guest experiences by engaging with guests, providing recommendations, and creating memorable interactions through professional and attentive service.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and visually appealing bar environment, ensuring all equipment, glassware, ingredients, and mise-en-place are prepared and ready for service.

• Ensure beverage quality and consistency by following correct preparation techniques, portion control, quality standards, and presentation guidelines.

• Operate the POS system accurately, process guest transactions efficiently, and support smooth service operations.

• Maintain full knowledge of beverage menus, ingredients, preparation methods, and allergens to confidently assist guests and provide recommendations.

• Monitor inventory levels, support stock control procedures, and report shortages or operational requirements to the Supervisor.

• Collaborate with bar team members, service colleagues, and the wider F&B team to ensure efficient service flow and an exceptional guest experience.

• Follow all health, safety, hygiene, and service standards while contributing to a positive, professional, and high-performing team environment.

• Support special events, seasonal beverage offerings, and continuous improvements that enhance the SLS The Red Sea beverage experience.

• Minimum of 1–2 years’ experience in beverage preparation and service, preferably within a luxury hotel, resort, or upscale hospitality environment.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; formal beverage preparation or mixology training is an advantage.

• Strong knowledge of specialty beverages, mocktails, non-alcoholic spirits, and current beverage trends.

• Good understanding of beverage preparation techniques with a strong focus on quality, consistency, creativity, and presentation.

• Professional, friendly, and outgoing personality with excellent guest service and communication skills.

• Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

• Strong attention to detail, ability to multitask, and perform effectively in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

• Physically capable of standing for extended periods and handling bar equipment and operational supplies as required.