Bartender

Role summary

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The Bartender prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages while delivering friendly, efficient service in line with Aloft and Marriott standards. Candidates should have relevant bar or hospitality experience, good knowledge of cocktails, wines, spirits, responsible alcohol service, hygiene, and cash or point-of-sale procedures. Basic to conversational English is generally expected, along with strong communication and teamwork skills. The successful candidate should be energetic, well-presented, dependable, and comfortable working flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Attention to detail, product knowledge, a guest-focused attitude, and the ability to remain calm during busy service periods are important.

About the employer

Aloft by Marriott Surabaya Pakuwon City is a contemporary lifestyle hotel operated under Marriott International's Aloft brand. Located in Pakuwon City, one of Surabaya's growing commercial and residential areas, the hotel is designed for modern travelers seeking relaxed accommodation, social spaces, dining, entertainment, and convenient access to the city. Aloft properties typically emphasize youthful design, technology, music, and informal guest interaction through features such as a lively lobby, bar, restaurant, and event facilities. Marriott International is one of the world's largest hospitality companies, with a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts and established training and career-development systems. Employees can generally expect structured operating standards, teamwork across departments, guest-service training, and opportunities to build experience within a global hotel network.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia offers hospitality opportunities across Java, Bali, Lombok, Batam, and other tourism-focused islands. Surabaya, on Java, is a major business city with hotels, restaurants, cafés, bars, and event venues, while Bali and Lombok provide more resort and tourism jobs. Workplace culture is generally polite, team-oriented, and respectful of hierarchy. Daily life can be affordable, with varied local food, warm weather, busy cities, and easy access to beaches and nature, although traffic and humidity may take adjustment. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work authorization and an appropriate limited-stay permit, commonly called KITAS; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Employers may assist with sponsorship, documents, and relocation, but contracts, benefits, accommodation, insurance, and flights should be checked carefully. Learning basic Indonesian is valuable, and modest, respectful behavior is appreciated in professional and community settings.