Outlet Team Leader

OUR PURPOSE AND CULTURE

We are driven to create a future where people and place enrich one another. We are wholly committed to rooting ourselves more deeply in every place we are in while setting new benchmarks for positive impact.

As a pioneering collective with a common purpose, we curate extraordinary moments and honor the soul of every place along our journey. At Rosewood Hotel Group, we answer The Calling. Together, we Make the Place.

The Food & Beverage team at Rosewood Abu Dhabi is dedicated to creating exceptional experiences through innovative concepts, expert product knowledge, and intuitive service. Hidden Bar is a distinctive destination where craftsmanship, storytelling, and guest engagement come together to create memorable moments for every guest.

As Bar Team Leader, you will report to the Assistant Beverage Manager and play a key role in leading the Hidden Bar team, driving beverage excellence, and delivering elevated guest experiences through your passion for gin, spirits, and hospitality.

As a Bar Team Leader, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of Hidden Bar, supporting team performance, beverage quality, inventory management, and revenue growth. You will act as a brand ambassador for the venue, using your expertise in gin and premium beverages to create engaging guest experiences while developing the knowledge and confidence of the wider team.

You will work closely with the Assistant Beverage Manager to enhance beverage offerings, deliver training initiatives, manage stock control, and build strong guest relationships that drive loyalty and repeat business.

• Lead the Hidden Bar team during service, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and compliance with Rosewood and LQA standards
• Drive beverage sales through expert recommendations, upselling opportunities, and promotion of gin, spirits, and digestifs
• Build strong relationships with guests and develop programs that encourage loyalty and repeat visits
• Manage inventory, stock control, spoilage monitoring, and beverage requisitions to support operational efficiency
• Deliver gin and spirits education sessions for bar and front-of-house teams in partnership with suppliers
• Support beverage menu development, promotions, and revenue initiatives in collaboration with the Assistant Beverage Manager
  

• You have leadership experience within a premium bar, luxury hotel, or upscale beverage-focused venue
• You are passionate about gin, spirits, mixology, and creating memorable guest experiences
• You possess strong team leadership skills and enjoy coaching and developing others
• You have experience managing inventory, beverage costs, and operational standards
• You are knowledgeable about food and beverage service and current beverage industry trends
• You communicate fluently in English; additional language skills and beverage certifications are an advantage
  

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your wellbeing, professional growth, and life beyond work. This includes medical coverage, paid time off, complimentary room nights, learning and development opportunities, global career opportunities, and industry-leading paid parental leave supporting eligible associates across all paths to parenthood.

At Rosewood Hotel Group, your voice is heard – and valued. We’re a community that encourages associates to be themselves, not fit into a fixed culture, and this philosophy shines through in our commitments to reflect and honor the history, culture and geography of our destinations. We’re not only committed to building and nurturing genuine, long-lasting relationships but to transforming them – and our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strategy helps put these principles into practice.