Head Bartender

Shangri-La's Boracay Resort & Spa; Manila; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Shangri-La The Fort, Manila seeks a Head Bartender to lead the bar team and deliver prompt, professional beverage service across daily operations. You will maintain high hygiene and safety standards, ensure consistent quality, and provide a personalized guest experience reflecting Shangri-La's standards.

Fluency in English and the ability to work shifts are preferred. Experience in luxury hospitality and a passion for beverage knowledge are valued, with NCII or hospitality training as

Qualifications

• Preferably NCII certificate or college degree in Hospitality
• Experience as Head Bartender in luxury or 5-star hotel preferred
• Passion for Food & Beverage and knowledge of beverages
• Fluent English communication, plus local language
• Willingness to work shifts and learn new trends
• Commitment to serving high-quality beverages

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, professional beverage service while overseeing daily bar operations
• Lead and support the bar team; maintain hygiene and safety standards
• Ensure consistent quality and service standards across F&B
• Deliver a friendly, personalized guest experience reflecting Shangri-La The Fort, Manila
• Interact with guests to understand preferences and provide recommendations

Skills

Beverage knowledge

Bar operations

Guest interaction

English fluency

Shift work

Learning attitude

Education

NCII certificate

Hospitality degree (preferred)

Job description

Shangri-La The Fort, Manila

Shangri-La The Fort, Manila is located within Fort Bonifacio, a former military base and city centre. With 60 storeys high, the complex is comprised of576 hotel guestrooms and, 97 hotel residences and 98exclusive Horizon Homes, the high rise building is a Manila landmark. The new hotelcomplements the company’s five existing properties in the Philippines.

The mixed‑use business, residential and retail tower is located along 5thAvenue and 30th Street, within the new, fast‑developing Taguig business district. It is a30‑minute drive from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, and is alsoclose to the Manila Golf Club and Manila Polo Club, 10 minutes from Makati district, the capital’s financial, cultural and entertainment hub with first‑class shopping malls.

JOB SUMMARY

His/Her primary job is to provide prompt, professional and efficient beverage service while overseeing daily bar operations and ensuring consistent quality and service standards. The Head Bartender leads and supports the bar team, maintains hygiene and safety standards and ensure a friendly, courteous and personalized guest experience that reflects the Shangri-La The Fort, Manila image. He/She must have a comprehensive knowledge of all beverage products, bar operations and service standards across the F&B division.

REQUIREMENTS

• Preferably a college graduate with a degree in Hospitality or at least with NCII certificate
• Preferably has Head Bartender working experience in either a luxury restaurant or a 5-star hotel
• Preferably has a passion for Food & Beverage
• Preferably knowledgeable on beverage items
• Preferably enjoys interacting with guests
• Preferably communicates with fluency in English (as well as the local language)
• Preferably willing to work shifts
• Displays curiosity and takes time to learn and understand new culinary trends
• Committed to serving food of the highest quality