Kempinski Hotel Bartender Jobs in 2015

Latest Bartender Jobs at Villa Rosa Kempinski Nairobi (Kenya)

Kempinski Hotel Bartender Job Profile

Reporting to the Bar Manager, the Bartender is responsible for preparing and dispensing beverages to guests in the assigned outlet, providing a courteous, professional, efficient and flexible service consistent with the standards of the hotel and in line with Kempinski’s DNA values in order to encourage sales and maximize guest satisfaction.

Overall Objectives & Responsibilities

Understand and execute all service procedures of the bars, lounges and restaurants in the hotel.

Have an excellent understanding of food in general, ingredients and preparations to ensure the right drinks, cocktails and spirit can be recommended.

Have an excellent understanding of classic cocktails, their recipes and history, cocktail trends as well as spirits and liqueurs.

Control stocks, produce efficient costing of cocktails and spirits as well as perform excellent recommendations to guests.

Knowledgeable of the preparation of a large number of classic cocktails and all standard long drinks.

Develop new recipes based on guest requests.

Comply to the beverage guidelines given by the hotel and management.

Develop and explore the local bar culture and knowing the places to go.

Run a bar from A-Z with all mise en place preparations, production of cocktails, cashiering as well as shift end duties.

Understand bar culture and the night life scene.

Continuously train on cocktails and trends.

Perform up-selling all items offered by the department assigned as well as offering alternatives.

Monitor operating supplies, equipment and reduce spoilage and wastage successfully.

Perform opening and closing procedures established for the assigned outlet

Handle guest enquiries in a courteous and efficient manner and report guest complaints and feedback to supervisors.

Report guest complaints immediately to the supervisors and ensuring follow up is performed with the guest.

Operate the existing POS system based on the trained responsibility level as assigned in the department.

Understand and strictly adhere to the rules & regulations established in the hotel’s policy manual and the hotel’s policy on fire, hygiene, health & safety.

Assist in carrying out scheduled inventories of products and operating equipment.

Have a complete understanding of the monthly profit and loss statement of the department.

Fully understand the concept of the restaurant and being able to act as a guardian in terms of service provided, food and beverages served and the guidance of the team.
Qualifications & Skills for Bartender Jobs in Kenya


Diploma/ Certificate in bar operations.

Strong knowledge of beverages (cocktails, liquors, wine, etc…).

Knowledge and experience in the use of Micros

Computer literate

Proficiency in Excel and Word.

At least two years experience in a similar position.

Experience in a similar role and proven track record may be considered in lieu of specialized education

Presentable, well spoken individual

Pleasant and outgoing personality.

Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely.

Excellent grooming skills and must be well versed in professional and personal etiquette

Application Instructions
If you meet the above requirements, please send your cover letter, and CV by email to recruitment.villarosa@kempinski.com clearly stating the position and job reference number in the subject line of the e mail.

All applications must reach us by close of business on 22nd May 2015. We look forward to receiving your application. Due to the volume of applications received, please note that only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Candidates may be contacted for interview before the close of the application deadline. Thank you for your interest in joining the team at Villa Rosa Kempinski.

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