Food Service & HospitalityDining, Bar & Counter Service
About the job
Requirements
A minimum of 3–5 years of proven bartending experience, including prior experience as a Head Bartender, Bar Supervisor, or similar leadership position in a luxury hotel, fine-dining venue, upscale restaurant, or high-end cocktail bar.
Extensive knowledge of mixology, classic and contemporary cocktails, spirits, wines, beverage service, and current industry trends.
Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a professional bar team while maintaining high service standards.
Strong knowledge of cocktail preparation, garnishing, presentation techniques, and beverage pairing.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities during busy service periods.
Suggestive-selling skills and the ability to guide the team in creating personalized beverage experiences.
Fluency in English.
Commercial awareness and understanding of beverage costs, stock control, inventory management, and waste minimization.
Ability to remain composed and lead effectively in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment.
Ability to walk frequently and navigate stairs between the bar, service areas, and different levels of the property.
Professional appearance and understanding of ultra-luxury hospitality standards.
Responsibilities
Lead the bar team during daily service, ensuring high standards of beverage quality, service, presentation, and guest experience.
Prepare and oversee the preparation of cocktails and beverages, ensuring consistency in taste, quality, presentation, and execution.
Maintain knowledge of the beverage menu, spirits, wines, cocktails, ingredients, and current mixology trends.
Support development and refinement of the beverage offering by sharing ideas and feedback with the Restaurant Manager and F&B leadership.
Brief the bar team on daily operations, reservations, VIP guests, special requests, menu changes, and service priorities.
Train, coach, and support Bartenders and Baristas, promoting professional development and leading by example.
Engage with guests, anticipate their preferences, and provide a warm, discreet, and personalized bar experience.
Lead suggestive selling and beverage recommendations to support guest satisfaction and beverage sales.
Monitor beverage quality, service timing, presentation, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction throughout service.
Assist with stock control, inventory counts, beverage consumption, and replenishment, reporting shortages or discrepancies to the relevant manager.
Support beverage cost control by minimizing waste and ensuring responsible use of products, equipment, and supplies.
Maintain the bar, equipment, glassware, mise en place, and service areas throughout the day.
Coordinate the bar team across the Caldera layout to ensure smooth communication and service between property levels and areas.
Handle guest feedback and service concerns professionally, empathetically, and discreetly, escalating matters to management when appropriate.
Ensure compliance with responsible alcohol service, health, safety, hygiene, and company policies.
Complete opening, service, and closing procedures and prepare the bar for each service.
Work with the Restaurant Manager, Floor Manager, Head Waiter, Kitchen, and wider F&B team to support seamless operations.
Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and professional team culture aligned with the property's and group's values and standards.
Perform additional duties assigned by the Restaurant Manager or F&B leadership.
Desired Qualifications
Additional languages are considered an asset.
Sandblu Group is currently in search of: Head Bartender
Crafting the Future of Luxury Hospitality in Santorini, we are the team behind one of Greece's most exciting and rapidly growing luxury hospitality group. Our expanding collection includes the award-winning Sandblu Resort, the first LXR Hotels & Resorts property by Hilton in Greece, Blu Syllogi, a carefully curated handpicked fashion collection, the iconic Blu Restaurant overlooking Santorini's breathtaking Caldera, Inspire Luxury Villas, and the upcoming luxury developments Heliotopos Luxury Caldera Suites & Restaurant, and a new beachfront destination.
At Sandblu, we are redefining ultra-luxury hospitality through excellence, innovation, and genuine Greek hospitality. As one of the few LXR Hotels & Resorts in Europe, we are proud to introduce a new benchmark of luxury to Greece while creating exceptional destinations where unforgettable guest experiences begin with outstanding people.
This opportunity forms part of the launch of our upcoming exciting project, a luxury sister property & restaurant located on the Santorini Caldera. As a new addition to our portfolio, this concept will offer a distinctive expression of luxury hospitality and gastronomy, shaped by its exceptional setting and the unique character of Santorini, while providing an opportunity to contribute to the creation of a truly exceptional destination.
Lead the bar team during daily service, ensuring consistently high standards of beverage quality, service, presentation, and guest experience.
Prepare and oversee the preparation of cocktails and beverages, ensuring consistency in taste, quality, presentation, and execution.
Maintain excellent knowledge of the beverage menu, spirits, wines, cocktails, ingredients, and current mixology trends.
Support the development and refinement of the beverage offering, sharing ideas and feedback with the Restaurant Manager and F&B leadership.
Brief the bar team on daily operations, reservations, VIP guests, special requests, menu changes, and service priorities.
Train, coach, and support Bartenders and Baristas, promoting professional development and leading by example.
Engage personally with guests, anticipate their preferences, and provide a warm, discreet, and personalized bar experience.
Lead suggestive selling and beverage recommendations, supporting both guest satisfaction and beverage sales.
Monitor beverage quality, service timing, presentation, cleanliness, and overall guest satisfaction throughout service.
Assist with stock control, inventory counts, beverage consumption, and replenishment, reporting shortages or discrepancies to the relevant manager.
Support effective beverage cost control by minimizing waste and ensuring responsible use of products, equipment, and supplies.
Ensure the bar, equipment, glassware, mise en place, and service areas are maintained to impeccable standards throughout the day.
Coordinate the bar team efficiently across the unique Caldera layout, ensuring smooth communication and service between different levels and areas of the property.
Handle guest feedback and service concerns with professionalism, empathy, and discretion, escalating matters to management when appropriate.
Ensure compliance with responsible alcohol service, health, safety, hygiene, and company policies at all times.
Ensure opening, service, and closing procedures are completed correctly and that the bar is fully prepared for each service.
Work closely with the Restaurant Manager, Floor Manager, Head Waiter, Kitchen, and wider F&B team to ensure seamless overall operations.
Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and professional team culture that reflects the values and standards of the property and the group.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Restaurant Manager or F&B leadership.
Requirements
Minimum 3-5 years of proven experience in bartending, with previous experience as a Head Bartender, Bar Supervisor, or in a similar leadership position within a luxury hotel, fine dining venue, upscale restaurant, or high end cocktail bar.
Extensive knowledge of mixology, classic and contemporary cocktails, spirits, wines, and beverage service, with a strong understanding of current industry trends.
Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a professional bar team while maintaining high service standards.
Strong knowledge of cocktail preparation, garnishing, presentation techniques, and beverage pairing.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a polished, confident, and guest oriented approach.
Strong organizational and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities during busy service periods.
Confident, suggestive selling skills and the ability to guide the team in creating personalized beverage experiences.
Fluency in English is required, additional languages are considered an asset.
Strong commercial awareness, with an understanding of beverage costs, stock control, inventory management, and minimizing waste.
Positive attitude, professional demeanor, strong leadership presence, and a genuine team player mentality.
Ability to remain composed and lead effectively in a fast paced luxury hospitality environment.
Comfortable working in a unique Caldera setting, involving frequent walking and navigating stairs between the bar, service areas, and different levels of the property.
Professional appearance and a strong understanding of ultra-luxury hospitality standards.
Benefits
Tailored Compensation | Competitive remuneration package customized to fairly reflect your profile and expertise.
Staff Residences: Shared accommodations of up to 2 pax, with comfort amenities, ensuring a seamless home-away-from-home experience in Santorini.
Meal Plan while in Santorini | Balanced and freshly prepared meals served in welcoming staff dining setting.
Exclusive Staff Privileges | Access to special staff discounts across our network of partners and Friends & Family rates for your loved ones.
Pathway to Growth & Development | Ongoing professional development in line with global hospitality standards and a clear trajectory for career advancement within a fast-growing, award-winning resort.
Recognition & Rewards | Access to performance-based bonus schemes and recognition initiatives that celebrate talent, achievement, and contribution to the Sandblu vision, along with CSR and engagement activities that foster connection and purpose.
Our success is built on our people. Guided by our core values of kindness, integrity, teamwork, and authentic hospitality, we foster a supportive and inspiring work environment where every team member has the opportunity to learn, grow, and build a rewarding long-term career. We invest in our people by providing quality accommodation, three daily meals, inclusive work environment, continuous training and development, and exciting career opportunities across our expanding portfolio of luxury hospitality brands.
If you are passionate about delivering exceptional service and aspire to be part of an ambitious team shaping the next chapter of luxury hospitality in Santorini, we would love to hear from you.
RMKA PC and RSTQ PC are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.