Bartender

Bartender
(F&B Service Expert)

We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate bartender to join our team at a prestigious ultra-luxury restaurant. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in luxury hospitality, with experience in Michelin-starred or Forbes 5-star establishments preferred. This role requires exceptional skills in beverage and wine, including mixology, and a commitment to delivering an unparalleled guest experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide warm, engaging, and personalized service to guests, expertly preparing and serving a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Create and curate signature cocktails that seamlessly match the style and sophistication of the restaurant, showcasing advanced mixology skills and a deep knowledge of all spirits.
• Manage the bar program efficiently and profitably, ensuring adherence to the highest standards of quality and presentation.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge in alcohol, spirits, wine, and cocktails, showcasing creativity in the design and execution of the cocktail program.
• Engage with guests to understand their preferences and provide recommendations, enhancing their overall dining experience.
• Participate in community bartending events and competitions, representing the restaurant and showcasing your skills.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area, ensuring all equipment and glassware are in pristine condition.
• Process payments accurately and efficiently, handling cash and using the POS system (Oracle Hospitality Symphony desirable).
• Communicate effectively with the kitchen and service staff to ensure seamless service and guest satisfaction.
• Adhere to all applicable food and beverage laws and regulations, maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years bartending experience in a luxury hotel or fine dining environment.
• Hospitality Graduate or Certified Service Professional preferred.
• WSET or equivalent wine or beverage qualification required.
• Strong multitasking abilities and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent guest service skills and communication skills (English required).
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and stand for extended periods.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, and in various weather conditions.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Michelin-starred or Forbes 5-star establishments.
• Evidence of creativity in cocktail program design and execution.
• Desire to participate in bartending competitions and community events.

Our jobs aren’t just about putting food on the table that our guests will enjoy until they ask for their bill. Instead, we want to build an experience that is memorable and unique – with food and drinks on the side. Our Guest Service Experts take the initiative and deliver a wide range of services to make sure that guests enjoy their meal. Whether setting tables, communicating with the kitchen, interacting and serving guests, or cleaning work areas and supplies, the Guest Service Expert makes transactions feel like part of the experience.

No matter what position you are in, there are a few things that are critical to success – creating a safe workplace, following company policies and procedures, upholding quality standards, and ensuring your uniform, personal appearance, and communications are professional. Guest Service Experts will be on their feet and moving around (stand, sit, or walk for an extended time; moving over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces), managing the menu (read and visually verify information), and taking a hands-on approach to work (move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance and 50 pounds with assistance; reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping). Doing all these things well (and other reasonable job duties as requested) is critical for Guest Service Experts – to get it right for our guests and our business each and every time.