Head Bartender

Shangri-La The Fort, Manila

Shangri-La The Fort, Manila is located within Fort Bonifacio, a former military base and city centre. With 60 storeys high, the complex is comprised of 576 hotel guestrooms and, 97 hotel residences and 98 exclusive Horizon Homes, the high rise building is a Manila landmark. The new hotel complements the company’s five existing properties in the Philippines.

The mixed-use business, residential and retail tower is located along 5th Avenue and 30th Street, within the new, fast-developing Taguig business district. It is a 30-minute drive from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, and is also close to the Manila Golf Club and Manila Polo Club, 10 minutes from Makati district, the capital’s financial, cultural and entertainment hub with first-class shopping malls.

Job Summary

His/Her primary job is to provide prompt, professional and efficient beverage service while overseeing daily bar operations and ensuring consistent quality and service standards. The Head Bartender leads and supports the bar team, maintains hygiene and safety standards and ensure a friendly, courteous and personalized guest experience that reflects the Shangri-La The Fort, Manila image. He/She must have a comprehensive knowledge of all beverage products, bar operations and service standards across the F&B division.

Requirements

• Preferably a college graduate with a degree in Hospitality or at least with NCII certificate
• Preferably has Head Bartender working experience in either a luxury restaurant or a 5-star hotel
• Preferably has a passion for Food & Beverage
• Preferably knowledgeable on beverage items
• Preferably enjoys interacting with guests
• Preferably communicates with fluency in English (as well as the local language)
• Preferably willing to work shifts
• Displays curiosity and takes time to learn and understand new culinary trends
• Committed to serving food of the highest quality