Head Bartender

**About us**
At Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, we're all business...mostly Just imagine working for a company where we can be on this career adventure together and you could be working at one of our 5,000 hotels in nearly 100 countries around the world one day No need to imagine...this is where it can all begin Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley, located in the heart of the Hunter Valley, just a short drive up along the Hunter Expressway from Newcastle, offers premier resort accommodation with a scenic golf course, breathtaking vineyard views and great leisure facilities right on our door step. Our Vista Lounge is the ideal spot to relax with a pre or post dinner drink or to catch up with a beverage and light snack after a day sightseeing in the Hunter Valley. With a vast array of handcrafted drinks to enjoy by the cosy fire, it is the most indulgent way to unwind in the heart of wine country. Our friendly team deliver unique Hunter Valley cocktails, 36 whisky varieties to immerse the senses, local Hunter Valley wines and the latest award winning craft beers from Sydney Brewery, all while you relax with some bar bites in one of our inviting lounges. We've all heard the cost of living is going through the roof, so come join us in a full-time capacity where you don't have to rely on casual shifts to make ends meet We are seeking a energetic and inspiring Head Bartender who will be a beverage enthusiast who is passionate about delivering an unsurpassed bar experience and always on the lookout for new beverage trends.
**Your day to day**
You'll be a helpful and welcoming host, a local expert, and a proud brand ambassador. Your energy, creativity and artistic flair will be evident in the classic and innovative drinks you create for our guests and regulars. Whether preparing drinks exactly as our guests want or recommending delicious culinary options, your vibrant and accommodating personality will engage guests and ensure they enjoy a memorable experience in either our Restaurant Redsalt or Vista Lounge. Our guests and locals will look forward to relaxing with you after a long day.
**What we need from you**
To thrive in this role you will have experience managing a passionate bar team, exceptional industry acumen, have an outstanding customer focus and be highly visible throughout service. - As Head Bartender you will use your "sales skills", it requires people skills, the exact skills you have learnt working in a bar and having banter - Create new and interesting cocktails, pairing food and beverage and keeping up to date with current beverage trends - Support bar operations by pouring local brews, serving from our extensive list of Hunter Valley wines - Train and develop new and concurrent staff on appropriate bar procedures and following food health and safety practices - Responsible for staff management, inventory controls, compliance of licensing legislation and health & safety requirements. - Ensure a high standard of service and restaurant operations - Cocktail bar experience is definitely a big bonus, but a lack of it is not a deal breaker.
**What we offer**
Job Reference: EMEAA34952