Bartender - Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok

Role summary

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The Bartender prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, recommends drinks, maintains the bar, handles payments, and follows hotel standards for service, hygiene, and responsible alcohol sales. Candidates should have previous bartending or beverage-service experience, good knowledge of cocktails and spirits, strong communication skills, and a professional, guest-focused attitude. English is generally expected in this international hotel; Thai language skills are an advantage. The role requires flexibility for rotating shifts, weekends, and public holidays, along with the ability to work efficiently in a busy luxury-hospitality environment. Attention to detail, teamwork, reliability, and a well-presented appearance are important expectations.

About the employer

Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok is an upscale Marriott International property located near Bangkok’s Asok interchange and Sukhumvit Road. The hotel is known for refined accommodation, restaurants and bars, meeting facilities, attentive service, and convenient access to public transportation and the city’s business, shopping, and entertainment districts. As part of Marriott’s Luxury Collection, it serves international travelers seeking distinctive local experiences combined with high hospitality standards. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment and may receive structured training, staff benefits, career-development opportunities, and access to Marriott’s global network. The property emphasizes polished guest service, teamwork, professional presentation, safety, and consistency across its food-and-beverage and hotel operations.

Working in Thailand

Thailand offers hospitality opportunities in Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Samui, Krabi, Pattaya, and other tourist destinations, especially in hotels, restaurants, bars, wellness resorts, and events. Island jobs can provide a relaxed lifestyle, warm weather, beaches, and strong international social networks, though housing and transport may be less convenient than in Bangkok. Thai culture values politeness, respect, modesty, and calm communication; learning basic Thai is useful. Living costs vary, with tourist islands often more expensive. Foreign workers generally need an appropriate Non-Immigrant B visa and a work permit arranged with employer support before legally working. Qualifications, passport validity, medical checks, and verified employment documents may be required. Candidates should confirm salary, accommodation, service charge, meals, insurance, and relocation assistance before accepting an offer. Bangkok is usually the easiest base for transport, services, and career progression.