Bartender jobs Dubai

Steve7160429

Hey there anyone know the best way too get bartender work in Dubai? I'm looking for somewhere like the irish village. I've been at it for months and never seem to get a reply, I've 10+ years of bar experience and my resume is perfect, I just never seem to get contacted.

Mr. Loverman

Are you applying while in Dubai or Ireland?

Obviously applying while in Dubai will drastically improve you chance of getting a job. Visa run via Oman.

Steve7160429

I'm doing here in Ireland. Maybe that's the problem, but I'd like to have a job before I go over yA know what I mean.

Mr. Loverman

I totally understand what you mean. Think of it from the bar manager's perspective though - he probably wants to meet you face to face before offering you a job.

Steve7160429

I know that totally but I've got jobs in the states with no meeting at all, I just don't wana go over an get let down for a job, also easier to get a visa there if you have a job

dimsumss

what experience do you have

do you speak Arabic

you only get 728 euro a month

but get free shared room

1 meal at work

transport to work

48 hours work week

Steve7160429

I've been a bartender most of my life, the best 10+ years were in the states long hours there 12-16 hours a day so I'm well used to it an i love my work.

Steve7160429

I don't speak Arabic at all

Mr. Loverman

Why do you want to go to Dubai? I would have thought there are better countries to pick up bar work?

Steve7160429

There is many, I just want to go for life experience and something different

Tom Dunne

You have to understand the context within which the service industry works in the Middle East.

Any jobs in this area, such as bartender, waiter, etc. are typically carried out by Asian immigrants, paid very poorly (300-400 Euro, yes Euro) per month, working 6 days a week.

Yes, the Irish Village is different - Irish staff take your order (presumably for effect, authenticity, lovely people, I've had many a good day/night there), however, the actual act of bringing the food/beer to your table is carried out by the aforementioned Asian immigrants. I cannot stress enough how unusual this is - hiring western staff in an establishment such as this is most unusual.

So it's not like the US/Europe in what we would consider "regular" bartender duties.

Another context you have to understand, is that of face-to-face interaction. Don't waste your time applying on the internet. It's simply not done in the Middle East. The only way you will get a job such as this is by turning up and speaking to someone.

Totally different context.

Steve7160429

Wow I never knew that, it's crazy how do people live on that there??? Tips??? That's how I lived in the states an done very well for myself

Tom Dunne

Steve7160429 wrote: »

Wow I never knew that, it's crazy how do people live on that there??? Tips??? That's how I lived in the states an done very well for myself

Again, context is king.

You have these Asian immigrants, living in what can only be described as squalor, who don't exactly lead a glamorous life shall we say, and send most of their money home.

Hence why you see no westerners working in service industries here, aside from what I have outlined above.

Steve7160429

Have you worked there before?

Tom Dunne

Steve7160429 wrote: »

Have you worked there before?

I am currently working in the Middle East.

And I have a lot of experience of the services provided by the service industry.

Steve7160429

So you think it's a no go?

Tom Dunne

Steve7160429 wrote: »

So you think it's a no go?

Aside from what I have said about the Irish Village hiring Irish staff, you won't have a lot of other options.

That might be worth a go, but other than that, I would say it is a no go.

Steve7160429

The best bet is go over an hit the irish village an see if there looking?

Tom Dunne

Steve7160429 wrote: »

The best bet is go over an hit the irish village an see if there looking?

I would say so. You could also try calling them ahead of time and arranging something, perhaps.