Bar Supervisor (Lounge)

Reports to: Lounge Service Duty Manager

The job holder will monitor our lounge front of bar operations and ensure services extended to our valuable customers are of the highest standard at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA).

Key Responsibilities

• Work with Lounge Service Delivery Manager and Premium Service Team (PST) to deliver personalised and memorable experiences for premium customers and VIPs
• Support performance management and development of front of house bar team including training, coaching, wellbeing, grooming, planning and delegating daily tasks to team
• Liaise and collaborate with back of house team on daily operations and other issues as required
• Supervision and direction of bartenders and bar backs
• Ensure standardisation and consistent beverage preparation, presentation and quality
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and presentation in the working environment and ensure all sections are well-prepared
• Monitor bar beverage stock levels and inventory control
• Follow all safety, hygiene, sanitation, breakage control, preventive maintenance and service standard
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitasking
• Stay updated and highly competent understanding on beverage knowledge, including wine, spirits, cocktails, and tea
• Excellent knowledge of mixing, garnishing and serving drinks
• Assist guest in taking orders and provide menu recommendations
• Ensure efficient delivery of drinks and snacks according to specifications
• Address bespoke drink requests and maintain customer satisfaction

Requirements

• Handle tasks as directed by Lounge Duty Managers and management e.g. support operational / health and safety audits, handle ad-hoc incidents / accidents, attend meetings, implement engagement activities
• Post-secondary qualifications
• Minimum 5 years of experience in lounge operations, catering hospitality, fine dining, sizeable luxury hotel or similar capacity
• Relevant working experience in catering hospitality, fine dining, and sizeable luxury hotel or in similar capacity is an advantage
• Knowledge of wines, spirits, and cocktail. With wine and beverage certificate or relevant certificates will be an advantage
• Polished communication skills with fluent spoken and written English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua)
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities
• Strong problem solving skills and resilience to manage multiple tasks
• Strong interpersonal skills with flair in delivering service excellence
• Able to work shift duties including overnight shifts

Benefits

• Being part of a world-class service brand to be proud of
• World-class training and structured career progression path
• A safe and collaborative working environment which embraces a diverse and inclusive culture
• Extensive medical coverage & insurance scheme for you and your dependents
• Flexible retirement scheme
• Discounted travel across many airlines for you and your family

Join before 31 December 2024 to get a New Joiner incentive of HK$12,000*

*Terms and Conditions Apply.

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