Head Bartender

Role summary

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The Head Bartender leads daily bar operations, prepares and serves beverages, maintains quality and presentation standards, controls inventory, and supports an excellent guest experience. Candidates should have proven experience in bartending, preferably in an upscale hotel, resort, or high-volume bar, with strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, service standards, and hygiene procedures. Leadership, communication, cash-handling, and team-training skills are expected. The successful candidate should be professional, reliable, creative, guest-focused, and comfortable working flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays. Knowledge of Marriott standards and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural team would be advantageous.

About the employer

Batam Marriott Hotel Harbour Bay is a luxury Marriott property in Batam, Indonesia, positioned within the Harbour Bay waterfront area. The hotel serves business travelers, leisure guests, groups, and visitors arriving from nearby Singapore and Malaysia. Its operations typically include guest rooms and suites, restaurants and bars, meeting and event facilities, recreation, and personalized Marriott service. As part of Marriott International, the property follows established global standards for hospitality, guest satisfaction, cleanliness, safety, and employee development. Team members can benefit from structured training, exposure to international service practices, and opportunities for career progression within Marriott’s worldwide hotel network. The hotel’s waterfront location and proximity to Batam’s ferry terminals make it an attractive destination for regional tourism, corporate travel, dining, and events.