Head Bartender

Overview

Head Bartender

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the bar team to ensure smooth, efficient, and high-quality beverage service.
• Oversee daily beverage operations, ensuring consistency in presentation, taste, and luxury service standards.
• Create and execute innovative mocktail menus, signature beverages, wellness drinks, and specialty beverage experiences.
• Ensure all beverages are prepared according to standardised recipes and presentation guidelines.
• Train, mentor, and motivate bartenders and beverage team members to maintain excellence in product knowledge and guest service.
• Monitor inventory levels, manage stock rotation, and support cost-control initiatives to minimise waste.
• Maintain cleanliness, organisation, and operational readiness of bar and beverage preparation areas.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, sanitation, health, and safety regulations at all times.
• Manage POS accuracy, cash handling procedures, and end-of-shift reporting where applicable.
• Engage with guests to provide personalised and memorable beverage experiences.
• Collaborate with culinary, restaurant, and leadership teams to support promotions, activations, and special events.
• Conduct regular quality checks, tastings, and beverage evaluations to maintain exceptional standards.
• Oversee the setup and breakdown of beverage stations before and after service periods.
• Uphold FAENA grooming, presentation, and luxury hospitality standards at all times.
• Ensure full compliance with Forbes standards, maintaining exceptional service quality, attention to detail, and operational excellence at all times.