Head Bartender

Job Description

The Head Bartender leads daily bar operations, prepares and serves beverages, maintains service standards, controls stock, and supports guest satisfaction. Candidates should have several years of bartending experience, preferably in a luxury hotel or resort, with strong knowledge of cocktails, wines, spirits, responsible alcohol service, and hygiene procedures. Supervisory experience, good communication skills, professional presentation, and the ability to train and motivate colleagues are expected. The role requires flexibility for shifts, weekends, and holidays, as well as the confidence to handle guest requests, resolve service concerns, manage inventory, and work efficiently in a busy hospitality environment.

Company Info

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Asia, operating hotels, resorts, and related businesses across many countries. Its properties are known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, comfortable accommodation, and extensive facilities such as restaurants, bars, spas, meeting venues, and recreational activities. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates well-known city and resort properties, including locations in Manila, Cebu, and Boracay. Employees generally work in a structured international hotel environment with opportunities for professional training, internal mobility, and exposure to global hospitality practices. Benefits vary by property and position but may include meals, uniforms, service charge, medical support, staff accommodation or allowances, and employee discounts. The company places strong emphasis on guest experience, teamwork, responsible operations, and maintaining a polished luxury-brand image.

Destination Guide

The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities across major islands and destinations. Luzon, especially Manila, has the widest range of hotel, restaurant, corporate, and training roles. Cebu in the Visayas is a strong resort and tourism hub, while Boracay, Palawan, Bohol, and Siargao offer seasonal and year-round work in luxury resorts, bars, diving, and recreation. Filipino culture is generally welcoming, family-oriented, and community-minded; English is widely used in workplaces. Island living can be relaxed and affordable, although remote locations may have higher prices, limited transport, and fewer medical or shopping facilities. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly an Alien Employment Permit plus a working visa; requirements should be confirmed with Philippine authorities. Relocation planning should include accommodation, health insurance, transportation, rainy-season conditions, and local registration. Salaries may be supplemented by service charge, meals, accommodation, and tips.