Summary
IHG Hotels & Resorts is hiring a Food and Beverage Attendant for the pool and beach bars at InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa. The role includes preparing and serving drinks, taking orders, handling payments when required, restocking supplies and maintaining clean service areas. Candidates should have previous food and beverage or bar service experience, basic beverage knowledge and strong guest communication skills. The role is based at the resort in Ras Al Khaimah and includes outdoor work in hot and humid conditions, with shifts that may include nights, weekends and public holidays.
The posting
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As the world’s largest family of luxury hotels, we take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insight, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs, inspiring us to create warm and refined experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. Each of our hotels has its own distinctive style and sense of place, where we take every opportunity to deliver personal and meaningful guest experiences. If you would like to embrace a wider world of opportunities, we would be delighted to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.
Located on Hayat Island, InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa is a luxury beachfront resort where island living meets authentic Arabian hospitality. Less than an hour from Dubai, the resort offers a refined yet relaxed escape surrounded by natural landscapes, open sea views, and powder-soft beaches. With a collection of rooms, villas, and residences, a variety of restaurants and bars, and award-winning spa and leisure facilities, we focus on creating thoughtful, personal, and memorable experiences for families, couples, and groups in a true resort setting.
Great pool and beach experiences are made even better with refreshing drinks, great food and effortless service. That’s why we’re looking for an F&B Attendant – Pool Bar & Beach Bar who is confident supporting a busy bar operation, preparing and serving beverages, engaging with guests and keeping everything running smoothly from the first order to the last drink of the day.
A little taste of your day-to-day:
Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:
● Supporting the daily bar operation, including opening and closing duties, bar set-up and preparation for service
● Preparing and serving a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including basic cocktails, mocktails, soft drinks, juices and other refreshments in line with established standards
● Taking food and beverage orders, making recommendations and ensuring orders are served accurately and efficiently
● Keeping the bar fully stocked with beverages, glassware, garnishes, ice and other supplies throughout the shift
● Maintaining a clean, organised and hygienic bar, service station and surrounding pool and beach areas
● Checking stock levels and informing your supervisor of low supplies, breakages or equipment concerns
● Engaging naturally with guests, understanding their preferences and recommending drinks and menu items
● Handling guest bills, payments and transactions accurately when required
● Following responsible alcohol service, food safety, hygiene and health and safety requirements at all times
● Working closely with bartenders, kitchen colleagues and the wider F&B team to keep service running smoothly during busy periods
● Supporting poolside and beachfront food and beverage service whenever required
What We need from you:
● Previous F&B or bar service experience, preferably within a hotel, resort, beach club, pool bar or similar environment
● Good knowledge of basic bar operations, beverage service, glassware and bar set-up
● Basic knowledge of cocktails, mocktails and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
● Confidence engaging with guests and recommending drinks and food based on their preferences
● Comfortable working outdoors for extended periods and in hot and humid weather conditions, while maintaining energy, presentation and service standards
● The strength to lift, push and pull objects up to 50lbs (23 kg), which may also involve bending and kneeling
● A good grasp of reading, writing and basic maths
● The flexibility to work different shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays
● Compliance with local requirements for food handling and serving alcohol
● Great communication skills with a warm, welcoming personality and a genuine passion for creating memorable guest experience
What you can expect from us:
We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.
So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.