Bartender - Alto Lounge

We are currently seeking a dynamic, passionate, and self-motivated Bartender to join our team at Alto Lounge and bring creativity, energy, and personality to our beverage experience.

As a Bartender, you will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality beverages while delivering warm, engaging, and personalized service. You will play an important role in creating the vibrant atmosphere of Alto Lounge through excellent product knowledge, creative presentation, and memorable guest interactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve cocktails, mocktails, wines, spirits, and other beverages consistently according to established recipes and service standards.
• Provide engaging, professional, and personalized service while creating a welcoming and lively bar experience for every guest.
• Set up the bar and ensure all mise en place, garnishes, glassware, equipment, and beverage stocks are ready before service.
• Maintain excellent knowledge of the beverage menu, signature cocktails, premium spirits, wines, promotions, and special offers.
• Recommend beverages based on guest preferences and confidently explain cocktail ingredients, flavors, and preparation styles.
• Support revenue generation through suggestive selling and upselling of signature cocktails, premium beverages, and promotional offerings.
• Contribute creative ideas for new cocktails, seasonal beverages, and innovative drink presentations to enhance the Alto Lounge experience.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and hygiene of the bar, equipment, glassware, and surrounding work areas throughout service.
• Monitor beverage stock levels and support proper stock rotation, storage, and control to minimize unnecessary wastage.
• Work closely with the bar and service teams to ensure fast, accurate, and seamless service during busy periods.
• Handle guest requests and feedback professionally while maintaining a friendly, confident, and engaging approach.
• Support the overall energy, atmosphere, and guest experience of Alto Lounge, particularly during busy evenings, special events, and promotional nights.
• Consistently demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and a genuine passion for mixology and beverage service.

Education, Qualifications and Experience

You should ideally have a diploma or vocational qualification in Hospitality or Food & Beverage, with a minimum of one year of experience in bar operations, preferably within a hotel, upscale lounge, or high-volume bar environment.

An excellent command of spoken and written English is essential, together with strong guest-service, communication, and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of additional languages would be an advantage.

You should possess good knowledge of wines, spirits, liqueurs, cocktails, mocktails, and beverage service, together with practical bartending and mixology skills. Experience in cocktail preparation, creative presentation, suggestive selling, and premium beverage service would be highly desirable.

Knowledge and Competencies

The ideal candidate will be hands-on, energetic, outgoing, and guest-focused, with a genuine passion for beverages, people, and delivering memorable bar experiences.

You should have a confident and engaging personality, a positive attitude, and the ability to connect naturally with guests while maintaining professionalism. You will thrive in a fast-paced and vibrant lounge environment, remaining calm and organized during busy service periods while maintaining strong attention to detail.

You should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Understanding Bar Operations
• Beverage and Cocktail Knowledge
• Bartending and Mixology Skills
• Taking Responsibility and Ownership
• Guest Engagement and Customer Focus
• Upselling and Suggestive Selling
• Effective Communication
• Cultural Awareness
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Attention to Detail
• Drive for Results