Job Title: Senior Bartender
Job Level: Senior-level
Department: F&B Operations
Full-Time Rate: $3,000 to 4,000/month (depends on exp)
Schedule:
- 5–6 working days per week | Rotating 1–2 days off per week (2 days off one week, 1 day off the following week).
- Working hours may vary according to the roster, including weekends, public holidays, and closing shifts until 2 AM, based on business needs. Overtime and rest-day arrangements will follow applicable Singapore employment requirements.
Overall Job Objectives:
The Senior Bartender is responsible for preparing and serving high-quality alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages while overseeing daily bar operations and maintaining consistent beverage quality, presentation, and service standards. The role requires strong knowledge of spirits and classic cocktails, the ability to deliver excellent customer experiences, and the capability to support and guide other bar team members.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare and serve a variety of cocktails, including classic cocktails, signature drinks, and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of spirits, including their characteristics, flavour profiles, origins, and suitability for different cocktails.
- Recommend cocktails, spirits, wines, and beers based on customer preferences and menu offerings.
- Maintain good working knowledge of wine and beer styles, varieties, and serving methods.
- Ensure consistency in beverage recipes, measurements, taste, presentation, and serving standards.
- Prepare garnishes, mixers, syrups, and other ingredients required for beverage service.
- Manage daily bar setup, including checking equipment, preparing ingredients, replenishing supplies, and ensuring readiness for service.
- Monitor bar inventory, stock levels, and beverage usage; report shortages and assist with stocktaking and replenishment.
- Ensure proper storage, handling, rotation, and recording of alcoholic beverages and other bar supplies.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the bar counter, beverage preparation areas, equipment, glassware, and storage spaces.
- Provide professional and engaging customer service, including explaining beverage options and responding appropriately to customer enquiries.
- Support and guide junior bartenders and other bar team members in beverage preparation, service techniques, and adherence to bar SOPs.
- Coordinate with the service team and kitchen to ensure smooth beverage service and timely order fulfilment.
- Assist with menu development, cocktail testing, beverage promotions, and special events when required.
- Perform opening and closing duties, including equipment checks, stock organisation, cleaning, and preparation for the next service period.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Outlet Manager or management team.
Job Specifications:
- 2–4 years of relevant experience working in a bar environment, preferably in a restaurant, bar, hotel, or hospitality establishment.
- Strong knowledge of spirits and classic cocktails, including standard recipes, preparation techniques, and presentation.
- Practical experience in cocktail preparation, including measuring, mixing, shaking, stirring, and garnishing.
- Basic knowledge of wine and beer varieties, characteristics, and serving methods.
- Good customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to recommend suitable beverages based on customer preferences.
- Team player with good work ethic and professional grooming and hygiene standards
- Valid Food Hygiene Certification, where required for the duties performed. Candidates who do not yet hold the certification may be considered if they can obtain it before undertaking duties that require it.
- Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays, based on business needs
Key Deliverables:
- Consistent preparation and presentation of cocktails and other beverages.
- Strong beverage knowledge and effective recommendations to customers.
- Efficient daily bar setup, service, and closing operations.
- Accurate stock monitoring and responsible handling of bar inventory.
- Clean, organised, and well-maintained bar facilities and equipment.
- Effective coordination with the restaurant service team.
- Professional customer engagement and positive guest experiences.
- Support for bar team development and adherence to company SOPs.
Benefits of the role:
- Annual and Medical Leaves
- Birthday Voucher
- Training and development provided
- Career growth opportunities
- Group discount (Dining & Salon)
- Opportunity to cross-train at overseas outlets
ABOUT US:
INITIA GROUP is the biggest brand concept leader in Singapore & Malaysia. We have been in the beauty and F&B industry for years and are now in Art, Retail, and Photo Studios. We are a fast-paced growing company, bringing all unique and on-trend concepts. We have a lot of expansions going on and we need additional talents in our growing family.
If you’re excited about our company’s vision for this position and want to start the path of becoming one of our future leaders, we’d like to hear from you.
You may visit our website to learn more about us: INITIA Group website