Operations Manager - Bars Andamp; Beverage

Operations

• Emirates Hills
  
  

Operations Manager - Bars & Beverage

We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager. If you have this experience, come join us. This could be the start to something exceptional!

The Role

You Will

• Lead/Support bar setup across multiple pre-opening venues
• Design and develop cocktail programmes (costed, scalable, commercially viable)
• Build wine lists and beverage architecture aligned to concept positioning
• Work alongside suppliers and negotiate commercially
• Create beverage SOPs, training manuals and mobilisation plans
• Train and mentor bar teams pre- and post-opening
• Monitor GP%, stock control and cost optimisation
• Contribute operationally across projects beyond beverage
• Ongoing operations management
  
  

You will operate as part of an Operational Project Mobilisation Team with a task-based structure during the build phase, transitioning to multi-site or divisional operational responsibility as the portfolio mobilises.

Required Experience

• 5+ years in multi-site bar operations or senior bar leadership
• Pre-opening experience (essential)
• Strong cocktail development and drinks menu engineering capability
• Deep understanding of wine (WSET Level 2/3 preferred)
• Strong commercial acumen (GP%, costing, supplier negotiation)
• Experience working within premium, lifestyle or champagne-led venues
• Ability to operate hands-on during mobilisation
  
  

Education & Certifications (Preferred)

• WSET Level 2 or Level 3
• Certified Mixologist / Bar Academy certification
• Formal hospitality qualification
• Coffee expertise (SCA certification desirable if café concepts are involved)
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• A commercially minded operator - not just a creative
• A Team Player, someone comfortable in a scaling, evolving structure
• Hands-on, delivery-focused
• Comfortable building from scratch
• Future division leadership potential
  
  

Department Operations Locations Emirates Hills

The FAB Group we always looking passionate creative and driven individuals who share our love for great food and exceptional experiences.

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Operations

• Emirates Hills
  
  

Operations Manager - Bars & Beverage

We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager. If you have this experience, come join us. This could be the start to something exceptional!

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