Bartender

Gentle Giant Ventures; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Uniform provided

Employee discounts

Training and opportunities to develop

Job summary

Gentle Giant Ventures in Singapore is seeking a Bartender/Senior Bartender to join our new East outlet. You will craft cocktails, manage bar operations and deliver a warm, memorable guest experience in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

You will lead bar setup, maintain cleanliness, stock, train junior staff, and collaborate with service and kitchen teams to ensure smooth service. Experience in bartending and passion for hospitality are essential, with shift work including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in bartending, hospitality or a similar F&B environment preferred
• Good knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine and other beverages
• Confident in basic cocktail preparation and bar service
• Good understanding of bar operations and service standards
• Friendly, positive and comfortable interacting with guests
• Able to work efficiently and maintain consistency during busy service
• Organised, reliable and attentive to detail
• Positive team player with a willingness to learn
• Able to take ownership of tasks and work independently when required
• Comfortable guiding and supporting junior team members where appropriate
• Able to work shifts, evenings, weekends and public holidays as required

Responsibilities

• Drinks & Bar Operations: Prepare and serve cocktails, wines, beers and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes and standards
• Drinks & Bar Operations: Maintain consistency in drink quality, presentation and speed of service
• Drinks & Bar Operations: Follow bar recipes, SOPs and proper preparation techniques
• Drinks & Bar Operations: Prepare bar mise en place and ensure the bar is fully stocked and ready for service
• Drinks & Bar Operations: Operate and maintain bar equipment and tools properly
• Drinks & Bar Operations: Carry out daily opening, closing and cleaning procedures
• Drinks & Bar Operations: Keep the bar, equipment and preparation areas clean, organised and well-maintained
• Drinks & Bar Operations: Assist with inventory checks, stock replenishment and proper storage of beverages and bar supplies
• Guest Experience: Provide warm, friendly and attentive service to guests
• Guest Experience: Engage with guests and provide recommendations on cocktails, spirits, wine and other beverages where appropriate
• Guest Experience: Contribute to a welcoming and enjoyable bar atmosphere
• Guest Experience: Maintain service standards during busy periods while keeping quality and consistency
• Guest Experience: Work closely with the service and kitchen teams to ensure smooth and timely service
• Guest Experience: Handle guest requests professionally and responsibly
• Teamwork & Standards: Work collaboratively with the bar and wider F&B team
• Teamwork & Standards: Support and share product knowledge with other team members
• Teamwork & Standards: Guide and support junior bar team members where appropriate
• Teamwork & Standards: Help maintain consistent drink preparation and service standards across the team
• Teamwork & Standards: Take initiative to improve bar workflow, service efficiency and the overall guest experience
• Teamwork & Standards: Support menu updates, seasonal offerings and new beverage introductions when required
• Inventory & Compliance: Monitor beverage and bar supply levels and communicate replenishment needs
• Inventory & Compliance: Assist with stock counts, receiving and proper storage of inventory
• Inventory & Compliance: Follow proper stock rotation and help minimise wastage
• Inventory & Compliance: Follow responsible alcohol service practices and all applicable regulations
• Inventory & Compliance: Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and workplace safety

Job description

Job Description:

About Us

We're a lifestyle-focused café-bar in Singapore. By day, we serve specialty coffee and reimagined local comfort food; by night, we become a vibrant spot for curated cocktails and casual bites.

We believe in good food, quality ingredients, thoughtful service and creating a welcoming space for our community. As we prepare to open our new outlet in the East, we are looking for passionate and driven individuals to join our growing team and be part of this exciting new chapter.

Role Overview

As a Bartender/Senior Bartender, you’ll play an important role in our bar team, preparing quality drinks while creating a warm, engaging and memorable experience for every guest.

You’ll be involved in the day-to-day running of the bar, from drink preparation and service to bar setup, cleanliness, stock management and maintaining service standards. We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their craft, enjoys hospitality and is comfortable taking ownership of their work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Drinks & Bar Operations

• Prepare and serve cocktails, wines, beers and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipes and standards
• Maintain consistency in drink quality, presentation and speed of service
• Follow bar recipes, SOPs and proper preparation techniques
• Prepare bar mise en place and ensure the bar is fully stocked and ready for service
• Operate and maintain bar equipment and tools properly
• Carry out daily opening, closing and cleaning procedures
• Keep the bar, equipment and preparation areas clean, organised and well-maintained
• Assist with inventory checks, stock replenishment and proper storage of beverages and bar supplies

Guest Experience

• Provide warm, friendly and attentive service to guests
• Engage with guests and provide recommendations on cocktails, spirits, wine and other beverages where appropriate
• Contribute to a welcoming and enjoyable bar atmosphere
• Maintain service standards during busy periods while keeping quality and consistency
• Work closely with the service and kitchen teams to ensure smooth and timely service
• Handle guest requests professionally and responsibly

Teamwork & Standards

• Work collaboratively with the bar and wider F&B team
• Support and share product knowledge with other team members
• Guide and support junior bar team members where appropriate
• Help maintain consistent drink preparation and service standards across the team
• Take initiative to improve bar workflow, service efficiency and the overall guest experience
• Support menu updates, seasonal offerings and new beverage introductions when required

Inventory & Compliance

• Monitor beverage and bar supply levels and communicate replenishment needs
• Assist with stock counts, receiving and proper storage of inventory
• Follow proper stock rotation and help minimise wastage
• Follow responsible alcohol service practices and all applicable regulations
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and workplace safety

Job Requirements

• Previous experience in bartending, hospitality or a similar F&B environment preferred
• Good knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine and other beverages
• Confident in basic cocktail preparation and bar service
• Good understanding of bar operations and service standards
• Friendly, positive and comfortable interacting with guests
• Able to work efficiently and maintain consistency during busy service
• Organised, reliable and attentive to detail
• Positive team player with a willingness to learn
• Able to take ownership of tasks and work independently when required
• Comfortable guiding and supporting junior team members where appropriate
• Able to work shifts, evenings, weekends and public holidays as required

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Staff meals
• Uniform provided
• Employee discounts
• Training and opportunities to develop your bartending and hospitality skills
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities to grow with an expanding brand

Interested in being part of our new team? We look forward to hearing from you!

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Food provided

Experience:

• Bartending: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person