SUSHISAMBA is one of those places people cross the city to visit, and right now it’s hiring for two front-of-house roles: a Bartender and a Cashier. Different jobs, same energy. If you like people, pace and a little bit of theatre, you’ll want to read both.
About SUSHI SAMBA
SUSHISAMBA blends three food cultures, Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian, into one lively dining experience. The name says it all: sushi and samba, which means great food, music, colour and a buzz in the room. It’s an international brand with restaurants in several major cities, and the Dubai restaurant on Palm Jumeirah is a favourite for celebrations, dinners with a view and long evenings at the bar.
That kind of venue needs a bar team that is quick and polished, and a cashier who keeps the money side calm and accurate. Both roles touch almost every guest.
The Bartender role
- Prepare cocktails, mocktails and other drinks exactly to the venue’s recipes, with the same quality every time
- Set up the bar before service: ice, garnishes, glassware, syrups and juices
- Learn the cocktail list quickly, which draws on Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian flavours
- Chat with guests at the bar, recommend drinks and read the mood of the table
- Follow the venue’s alcohol service rules, including checking that guests are of legal age
- Keep the bar spotless, track stock and report anything running low
They’ll most likely want previous bartending experience in a busy bar, restaurant or hotel, solid knowledge of classic cocktails, speed without sloppiness and good English. A bartending course helps, flair is a bonus, and you should be comfortable with late nights and weekends.
The Cashier role
- Take cash, card and contactless payments accurately and give correct receipts and VAT invoices
- Open and close the till, count the float and balance your drawer at the end of the shift
- Process split bills, vouchers and discounts only as authorised by management
- Work with the servers so bills are ready when guests ask for them
- Handle bill questions politely and escalate anything unusual to a manager
- Report any cash difference honestly and straight away
Expect them to prefer cashier experience in a restaurant, hotel, cafe or retail shop, comfort with a POS system, strong basic maths and absolute honesty. A calm voice when the bill queue is long matters more than people think.
Tips if you’re applying for the bar
- Be ready to make a few classic drinks at the interview. Know your old fashioned, margarita, mojito and daiquiri by heart.
- Read up on cachaca, pisco and sake before you go. Even a few sentences will set you apart.
- Keep your station tidy while you work. Managers watch that more than your pouring.
- Be honest about what you don’t know. A bartender who asks questions improves quickly.
Tips if you’re applying for the till
- Mention any POS system you’ve used by name, even a small one
- Explain how you handled a shortage or a guest dispute in the past
- Show that you are accurate and calm, since that’s what the role really is
How to apply
Use the application method in the original vacancy notice. Say clearly which role you want, Bartender or Cashier, and send an updated CV with a professional photo. Applying for both is fine if you have the experience, but be honest about which you’re stronger in. Arrive early for any interview, dress sharp, and carry copies of your CV, ID and certificates. At a venue like this, the first impression starts at the door, so smile at everyone you meet on the way in.
