About the Role

As a Bartender at KIGO, you will be responsible for delivering refined and knowledgeable beverage service within a high-end Japanese dining environment. You will work closely with the bar and service teams to deliver an exceptional guest experience, with a particular focus on Japanese beverages, sake and premium spirits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve cocktails, sake, Japanese spirits and other beverages to the highest standards

• Provide knowledgeable and personalized recommendations to guests

• Maintain strong knowledge of Japanese beverages, including sake, shochu, whisky and other premium Japanese spirits

• Deliver professional and engaging service while maintaining discretion and attention to detail

• Maintain strong knowledge of the beverage menu and Japanese drinking culture

• Ensure drinks are prepared accurately and consistently according to KIGO standards

• Work closely with the culinary and service teams throughout service

• Maintain a clean, organized and well-stocked bar

• Assist with stock control, ordering and inventory management

• Follow beverage specifications, recipes and presentation standards

• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness

• Support the wider team during busy service periods

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Bartender within a high-end restaurant, luxury hotel or fine dining environment

• Fluent Japanese is essential

• Strong knowledge of Japanese beverages is essential, including sake, shochu and Japanese whisky

• Japanese national is strongly preferred

• Previous experience within a Japanese restaurant or Japanese fine dining concept is highly advantageous

• Strong cocktail and beverage knowledge

• Excellent communication and guest service skills

• Confident providing detailed beverage recommendations to discerning guests

• Well-presented, professional and guest-focused

• Strong attention to detail and passion for Japanese hospitality

• Able to work effectively in a refined, fast-paced environment

• Currently based in Dubai or willing to relocate

Who Are We?

Established in 2011, Fundamental Hospitality is a UAE-born company that unifies the region’s leading lifestyle concepts. As an international ecosystem of hospitality brands, the group develops elevated, home-grown concepts that showcase the quality and innovation of the region, while exporting them to key cosmopolitan cities around the world.

Fundamental Hospitality delivers lifestyle brands reimagined, where a creative approach to concept development leads to a dynamic experience in each and every venue. The group has played a fundamental role in the expansion of brands from the UAE to the world, with a portfolio that includes globally acclaimed concepts such as GAIA, Shanghai Me, Alaya, La Maison Ani, Piatti and Izu Burger, as well as international franchises including Scalini Dubai, Scalini Riyadh, Cipriani Dubai and Cipriani Dolci UAE.

Fundamental Hospitality owns and operates venues across the Middle East and Europe, with ongoing expansion into the GCC, Europe, UK and USA.

Website: www.fundamentalhospitality.com