Head Bartender

The Head Bartender is responsible for managing bar operations, leading the bar team, and delivering a consistent and high-quality customer service experience. This role involves team supervision, training, inventory management, and close coordination with management to ensure service and operational standards are met. 

The role requires a hands-on leader who can manage daily service operations, engage customers, and ensure compliance with hygiene and safety standards. 

Responsibilities
1. Bar Operations & Service Excellence

• Lead daily bar service with strong control over pace, quality, and guest experience

• Ensure consistent execution of cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages, and bar presentation

• Oversee bar readiness, mise en place, opening/closing routines, and hygiene standards

• Handle service recovery professionally and escalate complex issues to the GM when required

2. Team Leadership & Training

• Lead, coach, and motivate bartenders and junior bartenders

• Conduct shift briefings, post-service reviews, and on-the-job coaching

• Manage onboarding and ongoing training to ensure consistent standards

• Foster a disciplined, respectful, and high-performance team culture

3. Guest Experience & Hosting

• Act as a visible host at the bar, building rapport with regulars and VIP guests

• Deliver personalised service by remembering guest preferences and details

• Coordinate closely with hosts and floor teams to manage bar seating and flow

4. Beverage Programme & Standards

• Maintain drink recipes, prep sheets, and service specifications

• Ensure consistency in taste, balance, presentation, and temperature

• Support menu updates and controlled trials for new beverages

5. Inventory & Cost Control

• Manage bar inventory, ordering, receiving, and stock rotation
• Conduct stocktakes, track variances, and reduce wastage
• Ensure POS accuracy for all bar items

6. Reporting & Communication

• Provide regular updates to the GM on stock, training progress, and operational issues

• Flag staffing gaps, equipment needs, or service risks early with proposed solutions

7. Any other duties as assigned by the Reporting Manager

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of bartending experience, including 2 years in a leadership role 

• Strong operational discipline and attention to detail 

• Proven ability to train, coach, and lead a bar team 

• Confident hosting skills and excellent guest engagement 

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-standard environment 
  

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