Senior Bartender/ Bartender- Chinese Cuisine Restaurant

Gaia Chinese Culinary Pte Ltd; Região Norte; On-site; BRL 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaia Chinese Culinary Pte Ltd in Brazil is seeking a Senior Bartender to lead daily bar operations at a fine dining Chinese restaurant. Reporting to Wine Sommelier/Restaurant Manager, you will train staff, ensure beverage quality and deliver exceptional guest experiences through expert mixology.

You will apply advanced mixology skills, develop SOPs, prepare reports, manage inventory variances, and engage guests with tailored recommendations while maintaining a clean, safe bar environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant experience in bar operations or mixology.
• Extensive knowledge of drink mixing, garnishing, and serving techniques.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily bar operations including opening, closing, and maintaining service standards during shifts.
• Train and guide team members to ensure consistent beverage preparation and service quality.
• Develop, implement, and improve bar SOPs and service standards continuously.
• Prepare operational reports and escalate inventory variances, wastage, and operational issues to management.
• Apply advanced mixology skills to create and recommend cocktails that meet high standards of taste and presentation.
• Consistently maintain high standards in beverage preparation, presentation, and taste.
• Provide exceptional service by preparing and serving drinks that enhance customer satisfaction.
• Engage guests to understand preferences and offer tailored beverage recommendations.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the beverage menu and products to support excellent service.
• Handle transactions accurately and maintain an inviting bar environment to improve guest experience.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe bar area in compliance with sanitation, hygiene, and workplace safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Bar operations

Mixology

Guest service

Staff training

Job description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Wine Sommelier / Restaurant Manager, Senior bartender is expected to lead bar operations at a fine dining Chinese restaurant by managing daily tasks, training staff, ensuring beverage quality, and delivering exceptional guest experiences through expert mixology and service.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily bar operations including opening, closing, and maintaining service standards during shifts
• Train and guide team members to ensure consistent beverage preparation and service quality
• Develop, implement, and improve bar SOPs and service standards continuously
• Prepare operational reports and **escalate inventory variances, wastage, and operational issues to management**
• Apply advanced mixology skills to create and recommend cocktails that meet high standards of taste and presentation
• Consistently maintain high standards in beverage preparation, presentation, and taste
• Provide exceptional service by preparing and serving drinks that enhance customer satisfaction
• Engage guests to understand preferences and offer tailored beverage recommendations
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the beverage menu and products to support excellent service
• Handle transactions accurately and maintain an inviting bar environment to improve guest experience
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe bar area in compliance with sanitation, hygiene, and workplace safety standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant experience in bar operations or mixology
• Creativity and independence in developing and improving bar drink offerings
• Extensive knowledge of drink mixing, garnishing, and serving techniques
• Flexibility to work shifts, split shifts, weekends, and public holidays