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Head Bartender

Philippines Shangri-La PHP 25,000–45,000 per month, potentially with service charge, meals, accommodation, or other benefits*
Job Description

The Head Bartender leads daily bar operations, ensuring excellent guest service, consistent beverage quality, attractive presentation, and compliance with health and safety standards. Requirements typically include previous experience as a bartender or bar supervisor, preferably in a luxury hotel or resort, strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, and service procedures, and good English communication skills. The successful candidate should be confident supervising and training colleagues, managing stock and costs, handling guest concerns professionally, and maintaining a clean, organized bar. Flexibility, attention to detail, teamwork, and willingness to work shifts, weekends, and holidays are expected.

Company Info

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. Its properties are known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, distinctive dining, and comprehensive guest amenities. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates well-established city and resort properties, including hotels in Manila and destinations such as Boracay and Cebu. Employees generally work in structured, service-focused environments with opportunities for professional development, training, and internal career mobility. A Head Bartender can expect to collaborate with food and beverage, culinary, events, and hotel operations teams while representing the company’s standards for guest care, beverage quality, responsible service, and operational efficiency.

Destination Guide

The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Bohol, and other tourism centers, especially in hotels, resorts, restaurants, bars, diving, and events. Filipino workplaces are generally welcoming and team-oriented; English is widely used, while respect, politeness, and family values are important in daily life. Island living can provide beaches, outdoor activities, affordable local food, and a relaxed social atmosphere, although transport, internet reliability, healthcare access, and seasonal weather vary by location. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly an Alien Employment Permit together with a work visa or qualifying visa status. Employers may assist with documentation, but requirements should be confirmed with Philippine immigration authorities. Relocating staff should budget for deposits, transport, insurance, and occasional travel between islands. Always verify the specific employment package, accommodation, service charge, and local regulations before accepting an offer.