- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Food & Beverage Service
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
About Dorchester Collection
Dorchester Collection operates hotels including The Dorchester in London, Hôtel Plaza Athénée and Le Meurice in Paris, and The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles County. Its properties hire across rooms, restaurants, kitchens, engineering and guest services.
The Lana, Dorchester Collection in Dubai seeks a Mixologist to oversee daily bar operations, develop beverage menus, train restaurant colleagues and manage service quality, inventory and costs. The permanent, full-time role calls for luxury hotel and restaurant experience in the Middle East, with cocktail competition or World's 50 Best bar experience highly desirable.
Role & Responsibilities
- Oversee the bar’s day-to-day operations to deliver an excellent guest experience.
- Assist in creating and maintaining the hotel’s beverage menus, exceeding guest expectations.
- Train and mentor the restaurant team on cocktails and beverage knowledge so they can assist guests effectively.
- Monitor trends and innovate to keep the beverage offering at the forefront of global developments.
- Work toward revenue targets while controlling beverage costs and other expenses within preset budgets.
- Participate in daily pre-service team briefings and stay informed about hotel operations and upcoming service.
- Liaise with other departments to maintain the outlet’s presentation, cleanliness and upkeep, including furniture, equipment, floors, fixtures and fittings.
- Work with the service team to ensure beverage preparation and presentation quality and beverage inventory control.
- Bring the hotel’s values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity to the role.
Qualifications
- Positive attitude, a can-do spirit, and passion for the role and team.
- Ability to delight guests by leading a passionate team and striving for excellence.
- Strong communication skills and a customer-service ethic.
- Detail-oriented, hands-on team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to mentor high-potential team members.
- Passion for the industry and awareness of global food and beverage trends and developments.
- Comfortable communicating in English; Arabic, Italian, French or Spanish are highly desirable.
- Relevant professional certification or hotel school diploma.
- Experience working for luxury hotels and restaurants in the Middle East.
- Experience in a World's 50 Best cocktail bar or recognition in a recognized cocktail competition is highly desirable.
Skills
Education
Relevant professional certification or hotel school diploma.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Dubai, Dubai, UAE.
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Benefits
Competitive salary package; development opportunities; complimentary stays with breakfast at sister Dorchester Collection hotels; 50% discount at bars and restaurants in sister hotels; meals on duty; private medical insurance; life insurance; flight allowance every 24 months; shared company accommodation; company transportation to and from work; company-provided uniform and complimentary laundry; service charge.
Culture
Each hotel has its own kitchens, service teams and history. In Paris, for example, a sommelier at Le Relais Plaza works at Hôtel Plaza Athénée, while the pastry team at Le Meurice prepares work for a different house.
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