🌟 Join Our Global Family at RIU Hotels & Resorts!

With over 100 hotels in 20+ countries and more than 70 years of hospitality excellence, RIU Hotels & Resorts is a global leader known for exceptional service, innovation, and warm hospitality. In Zanzibar, we currently operate Riu Palace and Riu Jambo, with the eagerly anticipated Riu Swahili set to open in January 2026.

Join us as we continue to redefine luxury and excellence. Whether you’re seeking to grow your career, explore new horizons, or work with a dynamic, inclusive team, RIU Swahili Zanzibar offers unparalleled opportunities to thrive.

Position: Assistant Bar Manager

Department: Food & Beverage (Bar)

Location: RIU Swahili, Zanzibar

🔎 About the Role

As the Assistant Bar Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring exceptional guest experiences across all bar outlets. You will assist in managing day-to-day bar operations, support the Bar Manager in leading and motivating the team, and ensure service excellence that reflects RIU’s renowned standards. This is an ideal opportunity for a dynamic hospitality professional with a passion for mixology, leadership, and creating memorable guest moments.

💼 What You’ll Do

• Support Bar Operations: Assist in managing daily bar functions, ensuring smooth and efficient service across all outlets.
• Deliver Exceptional Guest Experience: Maintain high standards of service and presentation, ensuring each guest enjoys a memorable and personalized experience.
• Supervise and Motivate Teams: Lead by example, providing guidance and training to bar staff to maintain consistency, professionalism, and enthusiasm.
• Maintain Beverage Quality: Ensure all beverages are prepared according to established recipes and presentation standards, while maintaining proper hygiene and safety.
• Inventory & Cost Control: Support the Bar Manager in managing stock levels, controlling costs, and monitoring wastage to maximize profitability.
• Innovation & Creativity: Contribute to new cocktail and beverage concepts that enhance the guest experience and align with current trends.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure full adherence to health, safety, and licensing regulations, maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient bar environment.
• Collaboration: Work closely with F&B leadership, kitchen, and service teams to ensure seamless coordination and guest satisfaction across operations.

✔️ What We’re Looking For

• Proven Experience: Previous experience as an Assistant Bar Manager, Head Bartender, or Supervisor in a luxury resort or five-star property.
• Strong Leadership: Ability to inspire, motivate, and support a diverse team while maintaining operational excellence.
• Service Excellence: Deep understanding of guest expectations in a luxury all-inclusive environment with a commitment to exceeding them.
• Beverage Knowledge: Strong knowledge of mixology, international beverages, and bar trends with the ability to train others effectively.
• Organizational Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, multitasking ability, and strong communication skills.
• Professionalism: A proactive, energetic, and guest-focused attitude that aligns with RIU’s culture of hospitality and teamwork.

💎 What You’ll Get

• Attractive Remuneration Package and Bonuses: Enjoy a competitive salary and bonuses as part of our commitment to rewarding your work.
• Efficient Staff Transport: We provide reliable and efficient transport options for all employees to ensure a stress-free commute.
• Nutritive Meals While on Duty: Enjoy well-balanced, nutritious meals to keep you energized during your work hours and single accomodation while on duty.
• Special Discounts: Benefit from exclusive discounts at all RIU Hotels & Resorts worldwide, giving you the opportunity to explore our global properties.

🌟 Why RIU Hotels & Resorts?

• Your Growth is Our Priority: At RIU Hotels & Resorts, we believe in nurturing talent from within. We are proud to provide our team members with opportunities to advance their careers through training, mentorship, and internal promotions, ensuring your potential is recognized and rewarded—whether locally or internationally.
• A Culture of Belonging: Join a team where your ideas and efforts truly matter. We foster an inclusive, collaborative environment where every voice is heard, and success is celebrated together.
• Rewarding Your Commitment: Enjoy a career with competitive compensation, employee benefits, and perks that reflect our appreciation for your dedication and excellence.

🌍 Our Commitment

At RIU Hotels & Resorts, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental pillars of our success. We welcome all applications, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We believe that a diverse team enriches our culture and drives excellence in service.

Additionally, we are firmly committed to sustainability and social responsibility. Through our Proudly Committed strategy, we place sustainability at the heart of all our decisions. This program reflects our dedication to minimizing environmental impact, promoting responsible practices, and making a positive contribution to the communities where we operate.

By joining RIU, you will become part of a company that not only strives for service excellence but also aims to create a positive impact on the world.