Resident Bartender

The Resident Bartender prepares mixes and serves drinks and beverages correctly to all guests. He/she engages with our guests during their visit, receives and serves orders and delivers accordance to Raffles Hotel Singapore service standards.

We are hiring for the following outlets:

• Long Bar
• Raffles Courtyard
• Writers Bar

Primary Responsibilities

Overseeing Daily Operatoins and Achieving Targets

• Supports Resident Mixologist in providing world-class hospitality and drinks making.
• Ensures operating par stock for OS&E and beverage.
• Adheres to bar Standard Operating Procedures.
• Delivers quality and consistency of all drinks served in accordance with the bar recipe by Raffles Hotel Singapore. 
• Ensures maintenance equipment checklist to be conducted on weekly basis with Engineering and Housekeeping team. 
• Ensures bar/outlet and related areas and outlet hygiene are kept to Raffles Hotel Singapore and HACCP standards.
• Ensures cleanliness and appearance of the bar/outlet and related areas at all times and takes immediate action when required. 
• Attends all Raffles Hotel Singapore or Food & Beverage training platform for all colleagues.
• Familiarises self with the company’s applicable processes, software and technologies (e.g. Micros, Avero, Material Control, etc.).
• Is present in the bar/outlet during all key operation periods.
• Achieves or exceeds outlet’s goal and sales target.
• Delivers personalise guest experience and in accordance to MOQ, Forbes and LQA Standards. 
• Builds strong relationship with local guests and builds loyal following as foundation for a successful operation. 
• Maintains levels of confidentiality and discretion of the guest, colleague or operator at all times. 
• Uses a Heartist® approach – makes the guests and colleagues Feel Welcome, Feel Heart-warmed, Feel Incredible, and Belong.
• Ensures service standards and individual performances is aligned with Accor Values - Guest Passion, Trust, Sustainable Performance, Spirit of Conquest, Innovation and Respect.
• Contributes to the hotel’s Corporate Social Responsibility efforts by supports the Planet 21 program.

Marketing Plan and Revenue Management

• Able to comfortably and confidently answer questions and attend to queries or feedback regarding Raffles Hotel Singapore and bar.
• Makes recommendations to the Management on other potential sources of revenue e.g. promotions etc.
• Carries out appropriate and effective measures to improve control of costs, expenses, and labour.

Training, Learning and Development of the Team

• Attends Raffles Hotel Singapore or Food & Beverage training for all colleagues.
• Completes On-the-Job-Trainings and develops new skills and knowledge. 
• Assists and guides the departmental orientation for new colleagues.
• Adheres to Raffles Hotel Singapore fire and safety, emergency procedures and hygiene NEA rules and regulations are met and achieve. 

Candidate Profile

Knowledge and Experience

• At least 1 year of relevant bar experience with similar standing or profile.
• Knowledge of classic/international cocktails, spirits and hospitality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic POS management.
• Previous relevant bar experience with similar standing or profile as bartender.
• Passionate in beverage and cocktail making and knowledge of alcoholic beverages and mixing of drinks.
• Ability to work with a team of diversified background and support the team accordance to Raffles Hotel Singapore policy and plan.
• Certified with valid National Environment Agency (Singapore) Basic Food Hygiene Handler.
• Highly organised with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Resourceful team player that builds, strengthens, and maintains collaborative relationships with others inside and outside the hotel.

Competencies

• Extrovert, sociable, and avid representing the bar/outlet and the Raffles brand.
• Team player with outstanding interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with all levels of stakeholders.
• Service oriented with an eye for details, passion and innovative for Food & Beverage.
• Ability to work effectively and contribute in a team across divisional borders. 
• Good presentation and influencing skills. 
• Able to work and thrive within a culturally diverse environment. 
• Flexible and able to embrace and respond to change effectively. 
• Ability to work independently and has good initiative in dynamic environment.
• Self-motivated and energetic.
• Flexible and adaptable to different working locations.
• Commitment to professional values – brand conscious.
• Demonstrates sophistication, humbleness, clear personality, charisma, confidence, professional etiquette and pride.
• Builds strong rapport and coordinates approached with other departmental colleagues.
• Guests and people oriented.
• Self-driven. Positive and passionate. 
• Sense of urgency and able to prioritise. 
• Anticipate guest need.
• Able to work under pressure.

Benefits of Joining Raffles Hotel Singapore

• 5-day Work Week.
• Duty Meals are provided.
• Colleagues’ Discount and/or Preferential Room Rates at worldwide Accor Hotels.
• Flexible Benefit – Dental/Optical/Vacation Expenses/Children’s Education.
• Medical and Wellness Benefit.
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage.
• Local/Overseas Career Development & Growth Opportunities.
• Holistic Learning and Development Opportunities.