JW Marriott is hiring a Lifestyle Bartender for its Food and Beverage & Culinary team at Al Forsan International Sports Resort, Abu Dhabi. Our jobs aren’t just about mixing drinks — bartenders build a memorable and unique experience, staying on the lookout for new trends, micro-local offerings, and guests’ evolving needs.
About the Role
Core Function: Building a memorable guest bar experience beyond drink preparation
Job Number: 26117289
Department: Food and Beverage & Culinary
Venue: Al Forsan International Sports Resort, a distinctive Abu Dhabi lifestyle destination
 Career Opportunity in UAE Luxury Resort Bar & Lifestyle Careers
Strategic Location: Al Forsan International Sports Resort, Abu Dhabi — a premier lifestyle and sports destination
Global Brand Access: Career opportunities worldwide across Marriott International’s extensive portfolio
JW Treatment: A workplace culture where associates come first, part of “The JW Treatment”
Career Growth: Training, development, and recognition opportunities within a luxury resort environment
Position Overview
This Lifestyle Bartender role goes beyond the bar itself, taking ownership of guest service more broadly. You will use your knowledge and expertise to make the bar look and function flawlessly, build relationships across the resort and community to anticipate guest needs, and combine passion for guest service with an eye for detail — from cash handling to drink quality.
Why This Role Matters:Â As Lifestyle Bartender at JW Marriott Al Forsan, you become both a beverage expert and a genuine host of the space, building relationships that anticipate and delight guests, gain hands-on experience staying ahead of new trends and micro-local offerings within a distinctive sports and lifestyle resort, develop strong attention to detail across cash handling, service, and drink quality, work within Marriott International’s global portfolio of luxury hospitality brands, and access genuine training and development opportunities as part of “The JW Treatment” culture.
Key Responsibilities
Guest Experience & Bar Ownership
- Build a memorable and unique guest experience beyond drink preparation
- Stay on the lookout for new trends, micro-local offerings, and evolving guest needs
- Take ownership of guest service more broadly, doing what needs to be done
Bar Operations & Relationship Building
- Use knowledge and expertise to make the bar look and function flawlessly
- Build relationships across the resort and community to anticipate and deliver on guest needs
Standards, Safety & Professionalism
- Maintain attention to detail across cash handling, guest information, and drink quality
- Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures
- Maintain a clean, professional uniform and personal appearance
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
Experience Requirements
- At least 1 year of related work experience
- No supervisory experience required
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time
- Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance
- Ability to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, and stooping
 About JW Marriott at Al Forsan International Sports Resort
Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. JW Marriott is part of Marriott International’s luxury portfolio, consisting of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes associates come first — because if you’re happy, guests will be happy — offering training, development, recognition, and a focus on holistic well-being. That’s The JW Treatment.
Career Excellence: Build a memorable guest bar experience at a distinctive lifestyle and sports resort in Abu Dhabi.
Who Should Apply?
- Experienced Bartenders:Â With at least 1 year of related hospitality or bar experience
- Beverage Enthusiasts:Â Passionate about trends, mixology, and guest service excellence
- High School/GED Graduates:Â Interested in building a career in luxury hospitality
- Detail-Oriented Hosts:Â Comfortable managing cash, service quality, and guest relationships
- Team-Oriented Professionals:Â Eager to grow within Marriott International’s global hospitality network
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