Head Bartender

Raffles Hotels & Resorts; Philippines; On-site; PHP 335,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

Raffles Makati, a luxury hotel in Manila, seeks a skilled Bartender to curate cocktails and upsell premium beverages. You will engage guests warmly, take orders promptly, and uphold the hotel's renowned standards. Strong F&B knowledge and POS experience are essential.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in luxury hotel bars, outstanding guest service, leadership, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, elegant environment. The role focuses on inventory control and maintaining a pristine bar area.

Qualifications

• Degree in Hospitality or related field.
• Minimum 2 years as Bartender in luxury hotel is an advantage.
• Excellent guest service, communication, leadership and organization.
• Strong knowledge of F&B and POS systems (MS Office, Micros).

Responsibilities

• Curates and updates cocktail menus and upsells beverages.
• Interacts with guests warmly, takes orders promptly and adheres to hotel standards.
• Oversees bar operations including inventory, pricing and cost control.

Skills

Bartending

Guest Service

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Hospitality Management

Tools

MS Office

Micros POS

POS systems

Job description

Job Description:

Company Description

Raffles Makati is a luxurious retreat in the heart of Manila’s financial district, offering 32 elegantly appointed suites with floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing breathtaking city views. Since its opening in 2012, it has become a distinguished hub for art, literature, and culture, located near the Zuellig Building and Ayala Museum. Guests experience legendary Raffles hospitality, complemented by exceptional service from Raffles Butlers. Conveniently accessible from Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Raffles Makati is a seamless blend of heritage, sophistication, and modern elegance.

Job Description

• Curates and updates cocktail menus by mixing and serving beverages in a high quality, and performs techniques to upsell beverages.
• Interacts with guests in a warm, friendly manner, takes orders promptly and remains observant and responsive to each guest's inquiries while following hotel standards.
• Oversees the bar operations including inventory, orders, pricing, and cost control while maintaining the bar clean, neat, and orderly fashion.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a degree in Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Bartender in a luxury hotel is an advantage.
• Outstanding guest service skills with sophisticated communication skills, creativity, leadership and organizational skills.
• Strong working knowledge in Food & Beverage, and applications such as Microsoft Office, and Micros or similar P.O.S systems.