Head Bartender

Hotelprofessionals; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Meal during shifts

Pension plan

25 days holiday

Wellbeing day off

Discounted hotel rates

50% F&B discount

Travel compensation

Birthday bonus

Friend referral scheme

Holiday allowance

Flexible working policy

Learning & Development opportunities

Gym access

Annual company outings

Job summary

Hotelprofessionals is seeking an experienced Head Bartender to join ARCA Amsterdam, a dynamic restaurant offering creative cocktails and sharing plates. This role emphasizes leadership, driving sales, and ensuring exceptional customer experiences within a vibrant bar setting.

With a competitive salary and a variety of perks including meal benefits, holiday allowances, and growth opportunities, this position invites passionate hospitality professionals to apply and contribute to the ARCA brand.

Qualifications

• Strong background in hospitality and beverage service.
• Previous experience in a similar high-service role.
• Ability to drive sales and manage costs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the bar team to deliver memorable experiences.
• Drive sales through promotions and menu innovation.
• Manage costs, stocks, and supplier relations.

Skills

Commercial performance driving

Team leadership

Beverage advocacy

Customer service

Menu development

Job description

Stir it up! Are you creative, charismatic and looking for a brand new & exciting opportunity? Shake up your career and join us as Head Bartender at ARCA Amsterdam. ARCA, a restaurant and bar concept by two Michelin starred Portuguese chef Henrique Sá Pessoa, brings a relaxed and approachable Portuguese sharing plates concept with modern flavours, Asian influences, and impressive cocktails to the city center of Amsterdam. We are looking to add a jewel (Head Bartender) to our chest to help unlock the ARCA brand. Excited? We have more to share! Are you the perfect match?

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the whole (bar) team has the same vision on delivering truly memorable experiences is your top priority!
• You know how to drive the commercial performance of the Bar by growing sales, promoting events and developing new menus - while effectively managing costs, stocks and suppliers
• As Head Bartender you are the face of the ARCA bar, you are a passionate advocate of our beverage offering, and a visible, hands‑on leader who promotes an empowering culture within the team
• You share our values: Trust, Respect, Teamwork, Enthusiasm, Commitment & Care
• Hospitality is in your DNA!
• Previous experience in a similar role where the highest level of service was the standard? Perfect!

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Tasty meal during shift
• Company pension plan
• 25 days holiday
• 1 extra day off for your wellbeing
• Exciting job opportunities within PPHE Hotel Group across Europe
• Discounted hotel rates (extends to the Radisson Hotel Group worldwide and family & friends)
• 50% F&B discount at our restaurants and bars (for your whole party)
• Travel compensation (max €200 net pm based on full-time employment)
• Birthday bonus of €250 (gross, paid in the month of your birthday)
• Recommend a friend scheme (earn up to €1500 for each friend who joins us)
• 8% holiday allowance (paid yearly in May)
• Flexible working policy (if applicable)
• Annual company parties and outings
• Exclusive discounts in the employee benefit store A (www.personeelsvoordeelwinkel.nl)
• Discount on the collective health insurance from VGZ
• Departmental incentive schemes
• Great (online) Learning & Development opportunities to grow your career
• An advanced onboarding program
• Access to the hotel gym during low peak hours
• and more...

We are a highly diverse organization. For us, it is a source of strength. It keeps us creative. That is why we are working to create an environment where everyone feels included, no matter what their background or orientation. be bold. be creative. be original. A fun place to create and inspire.