Principle Bartender

Providing and facilitating the service standards in line with company procedures, which includes but not limited to:

- Maintain a neat and tidy appearance. Hair kept neat or tied up, nails trimmed and uniform pressed.
- Assist Senior Staff in managing the operations of the venue ensuring daily smooth operations
- Ensure opening procedures are completed before the restaurant is open for guests.
- Provides smooth and efficient service at the Bar/Restaurant ensuring that standards are met at all times.
- Be attentive to the customer’s needs and check in when appropriate.
- Presents menu/drinks list, answers inquiries, and provides recommendations to guests after assessing their needs and preferences.
- Clearing and resetting counters or tables.
- Strives to provide excellent quality service to all guests.
- Ensure safe distancing measures and hygiene standards are strictly adhered to.
- Be able to explain offers, specials and seasonal items to customers.
- Maintain and upkeep the bar and equipment, which includes but not limited to:

- Ensures a well-stocked bar with an adequate supply of food and beverage items, equipment, and other facilities.
- Well-versed with the bar layout and where stocks are kept.
- Maintains par stocks of beverages and guest supplies.
- Ensure that prep is done according to the requirement and operation needs.
- Ensures all glasses are well polished.
- Assists in Bar stock inventory and maintains an accurate inventory record.
- Make sure towels are washed and dried properly before using.
- Floor is sweeped and mopped every night.
- Bar stocks ordering and supplier relations.
- Have an interest in upgrading yourself as an bartender:

- Have exceptional knowledge of classic cocktails.
- Well versed in basic spirit knowledge.
- Keen to learn more from senior staff.
- Able to concoct and provide input in menu development.
- Able to lead and guide Junior Bartenders to uphold high bar operations standards.
- Be able to rotate and assist the floor operations when needed.
- Ad-hoc duties as assigned

**Job Requirements**
- At least 3-4 years of working experience in a bar/related field.
- Proficient bartending technique skills.
- Well-developed knowledge of all kinds of beverages.
- Excellent customer service skills and friendly.
- Positive attitude and excellent communication skills.
- Well-organised and clean.
- A team player that communicates effectively with all employees.
- Keen for opportunities to learn to be multi-skilled and cross-trained.
- Able to commit to be on standby and cover for other employees when required.