Bartender

Fairmont Mount Kenya has been consistently ranked among the worlds finest earning a spot on the 2024 Travel Leisure 500 list and being recognized as one of the top destinations in Africa. It has also been featured by Condé Nast Traveler as one of Africas top addition the hotel has been honored as Africas Leading Hotel by the World Travel Awards for the fourth consecutive year most recently in 2025.

The Bar Tender is responsible for preparing and mixing all types of drinks; alcoholic and non-alcoholic to the guests according to the prescribed service rules and standards. Prepares daily bar inventory and sales report. Handles cashiering tasks when assigned. Responsible for turning over the sales and the report for the day to the Head Cashier. Maintains clean and sufficient operating equipment

• Provides alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages service to the guests according to the prescribed service rules and standards with emphasis on accuracy and speed.
• Prepares and mixes all types of drinks and cocktails based on standardized recipes of drinks.
• Organizes all the stocks in the bar and store room in a professional manner.
• Maintains and ensures the cleanliness and maintenance of the bar area chillier fringes bar floor storage areas and all equipment and tools inside the bar.
• Prepares Daily Bar Inventory and Sales Report Inter-Transfer Report Daily Breakage/Spoilage/Spillage Report Full Bottle Sales Report Daily operating equipment inventory for the bar.
• Prepares Beverage Supplies Operating Supplies and Food Supplies Requisition for the Bar.
• Maintains bar stock according to established par stock level and arranges requisitioned items according the appropriate storage condition of the specific wines and spirits.
• Maintains adequate bar supplies such as napkins straws cocktail picks etc arranges them neatly in the assigned areas.
• Handles cashiering tasks when assigned in Outlets with self-cashiering like Pool Side.
• Validates guest orders in the guest check and computes for the total sales.
• Turns over the sales and the report for the day to the Head Cashier.
• Maintains clean and sufficient operating equipment such as glassware bar tools and equipment chinaware etc. required for service hours in the bar.
• Handles the orderly stocking of glassware and ensures adequate stock and inventory is maintained.
• Conducts monthly inventory of the operating equipment in the bar.
• Cleans and controls the bar chiller and wine chiller daily.
• Chills and cools sufficient beverage supplies at the appropriate serving temperature before service hours.
• Prepares all mise-en-place before the service hours.
• Prepares all the garnish and mixers to speed up the service during peak hours.
• Boosts the sales of wines and spirits in the bar.
• Participates in association and club membership related to bar/cocktails and wines to update knowledge on latest service style and products as well as promoting the image of bar.
• Assists as required co-employees within the department and other department in the performance of duties and responsibilities to attain quality product and service for the hotel.
• Performs other tasks assigned by the Restaurant Manager which leads to guest satisfaction and profit for the Hotel.

Qualifications :

• A diploma in Food & Beverage Service Hospitality Management Hotel Management or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 13 years experience as a bartender or bar attendant in a reputable hotel restaurant resort or lounge.
• Strong knowledge of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages cocktails wines spirits and bar service standards.
• Ability to prepare and mix drinks according to standardized recipes and presentation standards.
• Knowledge of bar inventory management stock control and beverage costing procedures.
• Experience in cashiering POS systems and handling daily sales reports is an added advantage.
• Good understanding of hygiene sanitation and food safety standards within bar operations.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain speed and accuracy during busy service periods.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and proper arrangement of bar equipment and supplies.
• Basic mathematical and reporting skills for inventory and sales reconciliation.
• Team player with the ability to work collaboratively with other departments.
• Flexible to work shifts weekends public holidays and late hours.
• Professional grooming and appearance standards must be maintained at all times.
• Membership or participation in professional hospitality or beverage associations is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of responsible alcohol service practices and local liquor regulations is preferred.

Additional Information :

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide.
• Learning programs through our Academies.
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• Be part of creating the historic story of rehabilitating and releasing the rare Mountain Bongo that was heading toward extinction.
• Working with a hotel rich in history and known for exemplary services while growing your career.
• Work and learn in a magical luxury property.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time