Bartender - Jakarta Marriott Hotel Gelora

Role summary

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The Bartender prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages while maintaining high service standards. Typical requirements include previous bartending or hospitality experience, knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine and responsible alcohol service, good communication skills, and a professional appearance. Candidates should be comfortable working in a busy hotel environment, handling cash or point-of-sale systems, maintaining cleanliness, checking stock, and following food safety and workplace procedures. Marriott expects a guest-focused, reliable and team-oriented attitude, flexibility to work shifts, weekends and holidays, and the ability to deliver warm, consistent service to both local and international guests. English communication is advantageous.

About the employer

Jakarta Marriott Hotel Gelora is an upscale Marriott International hotel in Jakarta, Indonesia, located near the Gelora Bung Karno sports and business district. The property serves business travelers, leisure guests, event attendees and international visitors, offering accommodation, restaurants, bars, meeting facilities and guest services. As part of Marriott International, the hotel operates within a global hospitality network known for structured training, service standards, career mobility and employee benefits that vary by location and employment contract. Its teams typically work across rooms, food and beverage, events, engineering, finance and guest services. Employees are expected to provide professional, personalized hospitality while following Marriott policies on safety, inclusion, cleanliness and responsible business practices. The hotel environment can be fast-paced, particularly during conferences, sporting events, weekends and peak travel periods.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia is an archipelago with varied opportunities across Jakarta, Bali, Java, Lombok and other tourism destinations. Hospitality jobs are concentrated in hotels, resorts, restaurants, bars, events and travel services; Jakarta offers corporate careers, while Bali and Lombok provide stronger seasonal tourism opportunities. Local culture values politeness, community, family and respect for religious traditions, with Muslim, Hindu, Christian and other communities represented. Lifestyle ranges from Jakarta’s busy urban setting to Bali’s beach-oriented environment and Java’s cooler highlands. Foreign workers generally need an employer-sponsored work authorization and appropriate limited-stay visa, commonly arranged by the hiring company; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Relocation costs, housing, transport, health insurance and tax obligations should be confirmed before accepting an offer. Indonesian language skills are useful, while English is valuable in international hotels.