Bartender (Five-star Hotel Restaurant Bar)

**Key Job Responsibilities**:

- Skillfully mix ingredients to prepare both classic cocktails and innovative creations, ensuring consistency and quality in every drink, while also preparing and serving a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including cocktails, mocktails, beers, and wines, to restaurant bar patrons.

- Engage with customers in a friendly and professional manner, presenting the bar menu, taking orders, and serving snacks and drinks promptly, while also assessing customers' preferences and offering personalized recommendations to enhance their experience.

- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area, including bar tools, glassware, and supplies, to uphold hygiene standards.

- Monitor and replenish bar inventory and supplies, including liquor, mixers, garnishes, and other essential items, to ensure availability during service hours.

- Verify customers' identification to ensure compliance with legal drinking age.

- Maintain cleanliness of the bar area to uphold hygiene standards.

- Adhere to all food and beverage regulations, including local laws, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

- Utilize upselling techniques and perform flair bartending as appropriate to enhance the guest experience and drive revenue.

- Collaborate with the bar team to develop and refine new and innovative drink recipes and menu offerings.

**Requirements and Skills**:

- Minimum of 3 years' experience as a bartender in an upscale restaurant or bar setting.

- Proficient in drink preparation, mixology techniques, and beverage service standards across a diverse range of drinks.

- Certification in bartending or mixology is preferred

- Strong customer service skills with a friendly and outgoing personality.

- Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

- Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.