Head Mixologist - Bartender

An exciting opportunity has arrived at The Garcha Group, Singapore's boutique hotel group currently with the following hotels:

- Maxwell Reserve, Autograph Collection Hotel (Marriott)

- The Vagabond Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel (Marriott)

- The Serangoon Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel (Marriott).

Restaurants & Bars:

. Shikar, Isabel Brasserie, Polo Bar Steakhouse & Cultivate (Maxwell Reserve)

. Whiskey Library & Jazz Club (The Vagabond Club)

. GupShup (The Serangoon House)

Garcha Group Benefits:

- As an associate of a Marriott hotel, you, your parents or parents-in-laws, children, spouse/domestic partner and siblings are eligible for discounts on F&B and room rates in 7,000+ hotels world-wide.

- As an associate of a Marriott hotel, you have access to the Global Learning + Development tool which creates for you personalized learning experiences designed to help you thrive in their Marriott career journey. (see attached for full Marriott benefits)

- 2 nights yearly staycation in any of the Garcha Group hotels in Singapore.

- 20% off Food/Alcohol Bill at all Garcha Group restaurants and bars

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Food & Beverage Service

. Develops plans and prioritises, organises, and manages resources to accomplish business goals within a specific period.

. Maintains the bar training manual and conduct departmental service training in coordination with the Learning and Development Manager.

. Supports review simulation processes and update evaluation criteria for a smooth operation. Interacts with guests and colleagues in a friendly and courteous manner.

. Has extensive knowledge of our food & beverage menus. Takes orders and can confidently offer different menu options and advice.

. Remembers a guest's preferences to extend a personalised service.

. Takes guest's food & beverage orders accurately and assures correct input into the Point-of-Sale system.

. Ability to anticipate a guest's needs. Verifies guest satisfaction with each table during service. Serves food and drinks in a timely and efficient manner.

. Makes sure that all products served are accounted for on the final bill before presenting it.

. Clears tables throughout the guest's experience in accordance with the hotels standard operating procedure.

. Delivers all checks and reports to the appropriate place according to established standards. Adjusts service to suit guests requests and personalises any interaction with them.

. Uses a Heartist® approach - making guests Feel Welcome, Feel Heart-warmed, Feel Incredible, and Belong.

- Any other duties/tasks as requested by management.

Overseeing Daily Operations and Achieving Targets

. Maintains the quality and consistency of the beverage program and service within the outlet.

. Able to monitor an operating par stock of OS&E and beverage.

. Adheres to outlets recipes in Material Control.

. Ensures that a maintenance equipment checklist is conducted on weekly basis.

. Liaising with the Engineering and Housekeeping team as necessary. Ensures the outlet and related areas are kept to HACCP and hygiene standards.

. Always ensures cleanliness and appearance of the outlet and related areas.

Provide a Leading and Consistent Guest Experience

. Promotes sales through direct guest contact.

. Constantly obtains guest feedback during operation to ensure satisfaction.

. Assists in building a loyal following and return guest database.

. Handles guest complaints and comments competently and swiftly.

. Maintains levels of confidentiality and guest, colleague, and operator discretion at all times.

Management and Leadership of Outlet

. Displays cultural affinity and shows empathy to all team members. Observes a colleague's individual performance, grooming and punctuality.

. Assists in recruitment and to induct and train new colleagues.

. Supports project management, including research of equipment, materials, supplies and methods. Sourcing and negotiating with qualified suppliers or contractors, reviewing contracts, and quality control during all stages of the project.

. Checks daily opening and closing duties.

Marketing Plan and Revenue Management

. Able to confidently answer all questions and feedback regarding hotels and respective Food and Beverage outlet.

. Makes recommendations to the Management regarding other potential sources of revenue.

. Implements appropriate and effective measures to improve cost control of expenses and labour.

. Ensures all reports generated are accurate before submission.

Training, Learning and Development of the Team

. Responsible to arrange training for all colleagues in line with established training requirements.

. Conducts regular on the job trainings for colleagues to develop their skills and knowledge. Ensures that colleagues are trained on fire and safety, emergency procedures and hygiene.

. Assists and guides the departmental orientation of new colleagues.

. Adheres to fire and safety, emergency procedures.

. Follows NEA hygiene rules and regulations are met and achieve.