Bartender – Fine Dining Restaurant

Hijos Y Hija Ventures Inc; Makati; On-site; PHP 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Hijos Y Hija Ventures Inc in Metro Manila, Philippines, is seeking a skilled bartender to join our bar team. You will prepare and serve cocktails, demonstrate knowledge of wines and spirits, and suggest pairings to enhance the guest experience.

Responsibilities include maintaining a clean, well-stocked bar, managing inventory, and ensuring safe, compliant service. You will collaborate with servers and kitchen staff to deliver exceptional hospitality during peak hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in beverage preparation and service.
• Ability to operate POS and manage bar inventory.
• Commitment to food safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve cocktails with precision.
• Demonstrate knowledge of wines, spirits, liqueurs, and craft beverages.
• Recommend wine and cocktail pairings that complement menu offerings.
• Ensure beverages meet presentation and quality standards.
• Monitor responsible service of alcohol.
• Provide attentive, personalized service.
• Engage guests with menu knowledge and recommendations.
• Anticipate guest needs and respond promptly.
• Handle guest inquiries with discretion.
• Maintain a clean, organized, stocked bar area.
• Manage inventory, restock supplies, and assist with ordering.
• Follow opening and closing procedures.
• Operate POS system for orders and payments.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Coordinate with servers and kitchen staff to ensure seamless service.
• Support operations during peak hours.
• Participate in staff training and beverage menu development.

Skills

Wine & spirits knowledge

Customer service excellence

POS system operation

Inventory management

Tools

POS software

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Beverage Preparation & Service

• Prepare and serve classic and signature cocktails with precision and consistency.

• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of wines, spirits, liqueurs, and craft beverages.

• Recommend wine and cocktail pairings that complement menu offerings.

• Ensure all beverages meet presentation and quality standards.

• Monitor alcohol consumption and comply with responsible service regulations.

Guest Experience

• Provide attentive, personalized service in a professional and polished manner.

• Engage guests with menu knowledge and beverage recommendations.

• Anticipate guest needs and respond promptly and courteously.

• Handle guest inquiries and concerns with discretion and professionalism.

Bar Operations

• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked bar area.

• Manage inventory, restock supplies, and assist with ordering as needed.

• Follow proper opening and closing procedures.

• Operate POS system accurately for order entry and payment processing.

• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.

Team Collaboration

• Coordinate with servers and kitchen staff to ensure seamless service.

• Support overall restaurant operations during peak hours.

• Participate in staff training and beverage menu development as needed.