Raffles Hotel Singapore - Resident Bartender (Raffles Courtyard)

About the Restaurant

Perfect for enjoying Singapore's year-round summery weather, Raffles Courtyard is the charming alfresco bar and lounge where the city comes to socialise in style. Discover refreshing summer drinks and flavours of the region – including authentic Singaporean delights, Southeast Asian tapas and Peranakan signatures – in a lushly landscaped alfresco courtyard with a relaxed and welcoming vibe.

Job Description

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.

Primary Responsibilities

Overseeing Daily Operations 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, FutureLog, 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.

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.
• Performs any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned.

Candidate Profile

• 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.
• Resourceful team player that builds, strengthens, and maintains collaborative relationships with others inside and outside the hotel.
• 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.
• Flexible and able to embrace and respond to change effectively.
• Guests and people oriented.
• Self-driven. Positive and passionate.
• 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.