Head Bartender

Job Description

The Head Bartender leads daily bar operations, prepares and serves beverages, develops cocktails, controls stock, maintains hygiene standards, and supports revenue and guest-satisfaction targets. Candidates should have several years of bartending experience, ideally in a luxury hotel or resort, with strong knowledge of spirits, wines, cocktails, inventory control, and responsible alcohol service. A hospitality qualification is helpful, while excellent communication, leadership, grooming, and customer-service skills are essential. The successful candidate is expected to train and motivate the bar team, handle guest requests professionally, coordinate with food-and-beverage departments, manage busy service periods, and consistently represent Shangri-La’s service standards. Flexibility for shifts, weekends, and holidays is required.

Company Info

Shangri-La Group is a major luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and other international markets. Its brands are known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, and premium accommodation, dining, wellness, and event facilities. In the Philippines, Shangri-La properties include large city hotels and resort destinations, employing teams across food and beverage, rooms, guest services, engineering, and administration. Employees commonly receive structured training, staff meals, uniforms, health-related benefits, and service-charge participation, although packages vary by property and position. A Head Bartender can expect a polished, guest-focused environment, close attention to beverage quality and presentation, and opportunities to work with international visitors and experienced hospitality professionals.

Destination Guide

The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Bohol, and other resort areas, particularly in hotels, restaurants, bars, tourism, and events. Work culture is generally warm, team-oriented, respectful, and family-conscious; English is widely used in professional settings. Island life can provide beaches, outdoor activities, affordable local food, and a relaxed social atmosphere, though transport, healthcare, internet access, and living costs vary considerably between locations. Manila and Cebu offer broader career and urban amenities, while resort islands provide a slower lifestyle but seasonal employment patterns. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa before starting employment; requirements should be confirmed with the Philippine Bureau of Immigration and the employer. Candidates should verify accommodation, service-charge arrangements, insurance, contract terms, and relocation support before accepting an offer.