Head Bartender

Role summary

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The Head Bartender is responsible for leading daily bar operations, preparing and presenting beverages, maintaining service standards, controlling stock, and ensuring an engaging guest experience. Candidates should have several years of bartending experience, preferably in a luxury hotel or resort, strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, hygiene, and responsible alcohol service. Good communication, leadership, cash-handling, and team-training skills are expected. The successful candidate should be service-oriented, creative, well presented, dependable, and comfortable working flexible shifts, weekends, and holidays. Familiarity with international hospitality standards and the ability to work effectively with a multicultural team will be valuable.

About the employer

The Sira, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa Lombok is a high-end Marriott International resort located on Lombok, Indonesia. As part of The Luxury Collection, the property is positioned around distinctive local character, thoughtful design, personalized service, and authentic destination experiences. The resort is expected to combine upscale accommodation, restaurants and bars, wellness facilities, and leisure activities with the natural beauty and culture of Lombok. Employees work within Marriott’s international hospitality network and are generally expected to deliver polished service while respecting local traditions and environmental surroundings. Career opportunities may include food and beverage, front office, housekeeping, culinary, spa, engineering, finance, and guest experience roles. Benefits can vary by contract but may include service charge, meals, uniforms, training, accommodation or housing support, and employee travel privileges.

Working in Indonesia

Lombok offers growing opportunities in luxury resorts, restaurants, tourism, wellness, diving, transport, and destination activities, particularly around Senggigi, Kuta Mandalika, and the Gili Islands. Life is generally quieter and less expensive than Bali, with beaches, waterfalls, surfing, hiking, and a strong Sasak cultural identity. Islam is the predominant religion, so respectful dress and behavior are important outside resort areas; local communities are welcoming when traditions are observed. Foreign employees normally need employer sponsorship and the appropriate Indonesian work and stay permits before starting employment. Employers often assist with immigration, accommodation, airport transfers, meals, and local registration, but these benefits should be confirmed in writing. Healthcare and shopping are improving, though specialist services may require travel to Mataram or Bali. Learning basic Indonesian is highly useful for daily life and building good relationships with colleagues and residents.