Bartender

Bartender

Domeo Resources International (DRI) – Bartender – Abuja, Nigeria

Job Title: Bartender Location: Abuja (FCT) Employment Type: Full-Time Job Field: Hospitality / Catering / Food & Beverage / Bar

Job Summary

West Swiss Hotel is seeking a friendly, skilled, and customer-focused Bartender to join its Food & Beverage team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, maintaining the bar area, managing bar stock, and providing professional and courteous service to guests.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to hotel standards and guest preferences.

• Prepare cocktails, mocktails, beers, wines, spirits, soft drinks, juices, and other beverages.

• Take guest orders accurately and provide prompt and professional service.

• Recommend beverages and assist guests with menu selections when required.

• Ensure consistency in the preparation, presentation, and quality of drinks.

• Maintain a clean, organised, and attractive bar area throughout service.

• Set up the bar before service and ensure all required beverages, garnishes, glassware, and equipment are available.

• Monitor bar inventory and report low-stock items to the supervisor.

• Assist with receiving, storing, and arranging beverages and bar supplies.

• Maintain proper control of bottles, mixers, garnishes, and other bar items to minimise wastage and losses.

• Follow approved recipes, portion standards, and serving procedures.

• Operate the POS system accurately and process guest bills and payments as required.

• Ensure all guest transactions are properly recorded.

• Handle cash and other payment methods responsibly where applicable.

• Check identification and comply with applicable regulations regarding the service of alcoholic beverages.

• Maintain proper hygiene and sanitation standards within the bar.

• Clean and maintain bar equipment, refrigerators, counters, shelves, glassware, and other service items.

• Monitor guest satisfaction and respond politely to requests and complaints.

• Maintain a professional and friendly relationship with guests while respecting their privacy.

• Coordinate with Waiters, Restaurant Staff, Kitchen Staff, and the F&B Supervisor to ensure smooth service.

• Support beverage service during conferences, private events, parties, and other hotel functions.

• Report damaged equipment, spills, breakages, shortages, or unusual incidents to the supervisor.

• Follow all hotel policies relating to hygiene, safety, security, responsible alcohol service, and customer service.

• Perform other duties assigned by the Bar Manager, F&B Manager, or designated supervisor.

• Key Performance Areas

• Quality and consistency of beverages

• Guest satisfaction

• Speed and accuracy of service

• Bar cleanliness and hygiene

• Stock control and wastage reduction

• Accurate POS and payment handling

• Professional guest interaction

• Compliance with hotel and bar procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum of SSCE / WAEC / NECO.
• 1–3 years' experience as a Bartender, Bar Attendant, or similar role.
• Previous experience in a hotel, restaurant, lounge, club, or reputable bar is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wines, beers, mocktails, and other beverages.
• Ability to prepare drinks accurately and maintain consistent quality.
• Good knowledge of bar hygiene and sanitation practices.
• Basic knowledge of POS systems and cash handling.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Friendly, courteous, and professional personality.
• Good attention to detail.
• Honest, reliable, and trustworthy.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy bar environment.
• Good personal grooming and hygiene.
• Ability to work shifts, evenings, weekends, public holidays, and during special events.
• Bartending or hospitality certification will be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date

• 30th September, 2026.