Head Bartender

The President Hotel; Cape Town; In loco; ZAR 180.000 - 300.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical aid contributions

Provident fund

Staff meals on duty

Team culture

Descrizione del lavoro

The President Hotel in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Head Bartender to lead our hotel bar team with confidence, creativity and service excellence. You will be responsible for premium cocktail preparation, staff leadership and driving guest satisfaction in a fast-paced luxury setting.

Minimum 3 years in a Head Bartender, Senior Bartender or Bar Supervisor role within 4- or 5-star venues. Strong knowledge of cocktails, beverages, stock control and guest engagement is essential.

Competenze

• Excellent knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, premium spirits, wines and current beverage trends.
• Strong mixology skills with a passion for quality, consistency and presentation.
• Experience leading a bar team and coaching staff.
• Proven ability to manage stock levels, beverage costing, ordering and stock rotation.

Mansioni

• Lead the daily operation of the hotel bar with a focus on delivering consistently exceptional guest experiences.
• Lead by example and maintain a visible, hands-on presence behind the bar during service.
• Prepare and serve premium cocktails, wines and spirits to the highest standards.
• Coach, motivate and develop the bar team to drive beverage sales and guest satisfaction.
• Ensure recipes, presentation standards and service procedures are followed across shifts.
• Maintain bar presentation, cleanliness and service standards throughout every shift.
• Assist with beverage menu development, cocktail innovation and seasonal promotions.
• Monitor stock levels, ordering, counts and wastage to control costs.

Conoscenze

Cocktail knowledge

Premium beverages

Mixology expertise

Leadership

Guest engagement

Upselling

Stock control

Formazione

Matric / Grade 12

Hospitality qualification advantageous

Strumenti

Micros Simphony POS

Descrizione del lavoro

The hotel bar is more than a place to enjoy a drink, it's where conversations begin, celebrations unfold and unforgettable moments are created.

At The President Hotel, every cocktail, perfectly poured glass of wine and genuine guest interaction contributes to an exceptional experience. Our bar team plays an important role in creating the warm, polished and memorable service our guests expect.

As we continue our journey toward luxury, we're looking for an experienced Head Bartender with a minimum of 3 years' experience as a Head Bartender, Senior Bartender or Bar Supervisor within a 4-star or 5-star hotel, luxury restaurant or high-volume hospitality environment to lead our bar team with confidence, creativity and a passion for service excellence.

If you thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment, enjoy leading by example, and have a passion for mixology, premium beverages and creating memorable guest experiences, this opportunity is for you.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric Certificate (Grade 12)
• Hospitality or Food & Beverage qualification advantageous
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Head Bartender, Senior Bartender or Bar Supervisor within a 4-star or 5-star hotel, luxury restaurant or high-volume hospitality environment
• Excellent knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, premium spirits, wines, beers and current beverage trends
• Strong mixology skills with a passion for quality, consistency and presentation
• Experience using Micros Simphony or a similar POS system advantageous
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, coach and develop a bar team
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Excellent guest engagement, sales and upselling ability
• Sound understanding of stock control, beverage costing, ordering and stock rotation
• Ability to manage stock levels, minimise wastage and maintain effective beverage controls
• Knowledge of responsible alcohol service, HACCP, hygiene and food safety standards
• Ability to remain calm, organised and professional during high-volume service periods
• Ability to work shifts, evenings, weekends and public holidays
• Professional grooming and presentation
• South African ID
• A fully updated CV with contactable reference details is essential

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the daily operation of the hotel bar while ensuring consistently exceptional guest experiences
• Leading by example during service and maintaining a visible, hands-on presence behind the bar
• Preparing and serving premium cocktails, wines, spirits and other beverages to the highest standards
• Leading, coaching, motivating and developing the bar team
• Ensuring bartenders consistently follow beverage recipes, presentation standards and service procedures
• Creating memorable guest interactions through exceptional product knowledge and personalised service
• Recommending wines, spirits, cocktails and premium beverages based on guest preferences
• Maintaining exceptional bar presentation, cleanliness and service standards throughout every shift
• Assisting with beverage menu development, cocktail innovation and seasonal promotions
• Managing stock levels, ordering, stock counts, stock rotation and beverage controls
• Monitoring portion control and minimising beverage wastage, breakages and unnecessary stock losses
• Supporting accurate beverage costing and maintaining appropriate operational controls
• Actively driving beverage sales through product knowledge, recommendations and effective upselling
• Handling guest requests, concerns and service recovery professionally and efficiently
• Ensuring compliance with responsible alcohol service, HACCP, health and safety and food safety standards
• Working closely with Restaurant Managers, Food & Beverage leadership, Kitchen and other hotel departments to ensure seamless service
• Monitoring bar operations and identifying opportunities to improve service, efficiency and the overall guest experience
• Supporting The President Hotel's journey toward luxury through exceptional beverage service and outstanding hospitality

Why Join The President Hotel

• Be part of Cape Town's Most Loved Hotel
• Work within a professional, high-volume hotel Food & Beverage environment
• Take ownership of bar operations while developing your leadership and beverage expertise
• Lead and develop a passionate bar team committed to exceptional guest experiences
• Engage with a diverse local and international guest base
• Play a key role in our exciting journey toward luxury
• Work alongside passionate hospitality and Food & Beverage professionals
• Enjoy a competitive salary, company contributions toward medical aid and provident, staff meals on duty and an outstanding team culture