Head Bartender

Company Description

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is where the intimate equally coexists with the infinite – an unrivaled portfolio of more than 90 extraordinary hotels where grand moments of life, heartfelt pleasures and personal milestones are celebrated and remembered long after any visit. Since 1907, Fairmont has created magnificent, meaningful and unforgettable hotels, rich with character and deeply connected to the history, culture and community of its destinations – places such as The Plaza in New York City, The Savoy in London, Fairmont San Francisco, Fairmont Banff Springs in Canada, Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, and Fairmont The Palm in Dubai. Famous for its engaging service, awe-inspiring public spaces, locally inspired cuisine, and iconic bars and lounges, Fairmont also takes great pride in its pioneering approach to hospitality and leadership in sustainability and responsible tourism practices. Fairmont is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group counting over 5,400 properties throughout more than 110 countries, and a participating brand in ALL - Accor Live Limitless – a lifestyle loyalty program providing access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences.

Job Description

We’re on the lookout for a Head Bartender to shake things up as part of our pre-opening team. You'll be a key player in crafting our awesome beverage lineup and making our place a total hit. Your leadership, creativity behind the bar, and drive to excellence are what make our guests keep coming back for more.

What you’ll do…

Provide clear guidance and direction to the bar team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.

Lead by example in crafting innovative and high-quality cocktails that align with our brand and what our customers love.

Train bartenders on our unique recipes, mixing techniques, and presentation standards to ensure consistency in drink preparation and presentation.

Team up with management to develop and update the cocktail menu, ensuring it reflects our brand identity and current beverage trends.

Work closely with the kitchen team to make sure our drinks and food are a match made in heaven.

Conduct regular inspections of the bar area and equipment to ensure everything's running smoothly.

Oversee cash handling procedures, register reconciliation, keeping our records spot on.

Qualifications

Previous experience as Head Bartender with strong spirits knowledge.

A natural people person – you’re confident behind the bar and brilliant with guests.

You’re looking for a place where you can be you.

You're humble and open to ideas. We leave our egos at the door and help get it done.

You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.

You want to be part of something bigger and have fun along the way.

Additional Information

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.