Head Bartender

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul is located in the heart of Seoul, offering world-class customized services and sophisticated features based on its craft and expertise. The Hotel, standing tall with 29 glittering stories, is meant to look like an ancient Korean palace of old, but stylized and brought into the 21st century. Classic Korean nature motifs and modern aesthetics adorn the décor, reflecting the surrounding mountain backdrop and views of Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung Palaces. The Hotel features 8 distinct restaurants and bars, including award-winning Yu Yuan and the secret speakeasy Charles H., ranked as the Best Bar in Korea and one of the Asia's 50 Best Bars. The rest of the hotel is equally stunning with the works of over 130 Korean artists featured throughout the establishment. From contemporary art and pottery pieces in the rooms and halls to the intricate three-dimensional Korean ship created out of hundreds of ivory-colored buttons by Ran Hwang, Four Seasons Hotel Seoul has held the top spot as Seoul’s leading luxury hotel and rightfully so.

Head Bartender 
Full time

Position: Department Head
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

The Four Seasons Hotel Seoul is looking for a Head Bartender who shares a passion for excellence, provides hotel guests with quick and efficient beverage service with a complete working knowledge of all products served by the bar. This position reports to the Director of F&B. 

Desired Skills

• Has a working knowledge of Four Seasons cultural and core standards, policies, and standard operating procedures
• Has a solid knowledge and understanding of F&B Operations, food & beverage service, cost control, labor control, maintenance, merchandising, and accounting
• Has extensive bartending skills coupled with thorough knowledge about all types of wines, liquor and cocktails
• Is a good “judge” of people, quickly understands the environment and coaches others to improve long-term outcomes
• Has good business acumen, a strong work ethic and people-management and facilitation skills
• Has strong leadership and interpersonal skills, is able to prioritize and adapt to the changing needs of the operation
• Has proven ability to manage multiple priorities with lean resources while delivering high-quality results
• Has the ability to operate computer equipment and other food & beverage computer systems
• Is proactive, hands-on and able to operate autonomously
• Requires reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language
• Has a positive attitude with a generous and uplifting team approach
• Has the ability to anticipate and prioritize the needs of the guest proactively
• Is energetic and has a professional approach to his/her craft
• Is flexible with his/her schedule with the ability to work all shifts, weekends and holidays

Key Functions

• Works with the Beverage Manager, Director of Restaurants and Director of Food and Beverage to constantly develop beverage offering and service in line with the outlets concept
• Describes and ensures the quality of all food items, ingredients, and preparation methods, as well as provides expert knowledge of wine and spirits in an elegantly appointed environment dedicated to an attentive and distinctive experience for breakfast, lunch, or dinner
• Assists the Outlet Managers in the hotel to ensure the outlets are properly set and prepared to meet the daily business demands
• Takes part in the common efforts to improve the Medallia Guest Satisfaction scores for the Outlets/Areas
• Prepares, conducts and reviews Liquor and Cocktail knowledge/service training aimed at all F&B Divisions
• Prepares and serves a selection of wines, spirits, and mixed drinks from the menu while ensuring consistent pouring, mixing, and blending according to established recipes and established Four Seasons Standards
• Is responsible for promoting and maximizing beverage sales in accordance with set P&P’s
• ⁠Reviews sales and beverage costs, reconciles any discrepancies in accounting
• Spot checks weekly inventories of all liquor, beer, and perishables stored in all bar locations following all restaurant inventory procedures
• Prepares store requisitions and bar requisitions
• Ensures beverage needs outside of normal par levels are met
• Leads beverage training sessions and tastings
• Assists with service of Food & Beverage in the outlets
• Assists with set-up and cleaning of operational areas
• Assists in the seating of guests
• Communicates with employees and managers to ensure operational needs are met
• Attends regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments
• Controls labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory control
• Takes an active role to meet the outlet financial goals
• Has the ability to be visible in the operation, provide recognition, promote good public relations, and handle complaints, concerns or special requests for guests, clients, and group contacts
• Maintains knowledge of competition and industry trends
• Maintains the concept and position of the outlet in the community
• Provides knowledge and skill training to the team both on the job and classroom training.
• Supports the entire Food and Beverage operation, including managing other areas if necessary
• Remains calm and alert, especially during emergency situations, heavy hotel activity, serving as a role model for the staff and other employees
• Anticipates guest needs, ascertains satisfaction, offers suggestions, and responds urgently and appropriately to guest concerns and requests
• Forecasts workloads and arranges work schedules for the team to cover all shifts adequately
• Provides coverage in case of employee absence and adjust staffing as necessary to meet business demands
• Controls and manages OE inventories, breakages, requisitions
• ⁠Observes the physical condition of facilities and equipment in the outlet and makes recommendations for corrections and improvements as needed
• Communicates with guests and employees using a positive and clear speaking voice
• Listens to understand requests, responds with appropriate actions, and provides accurate information
• Complies with Four Seasons’ Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact
• Works harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors

Key Expectations

• Works with the Beverage Manager, Director of Restaurants and Director of Food and Beverage to constantly develop wine/cocktail knowledge and service in line with bar concepts and oversees the beverage program across the entire operation
• Participates in the execution of key Marketing. PR. & Social Media Campaigns
• Selects, trains, evaluates, leads, motivates, coaches, and disciplines all bar employees in the outlets to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met; daily activities and planning for outlet operation
• Selects beverage products from vendors and set the expenses line for them
• Participates in local R&B community and industry events and travels aboard to represent the bar on guest shifts and events

What to Expect: You Will…

Be part of a cohesive team with opportunities to build a successful career with global potential

Have access to a robust benefit plan

Have the opportunity to engage in diverse and challenging work

We look forward to receiving your application!