Head Bartender

Job Description – Head Bartender

Category: Human Resources

Job Title: Head Bartender

Department: Bar

Reports To: Bar Manager

Supervises: Bartenders, Barbacks

Job Purpose

The Head Bartender at Volto is responsible for leading the bar team while maintaining full control over stock, drink consistency, ordering, and operational standards. This role ensures that every cocktail meets approved specifications, every bottle is accounted for, and every shift runs smoothly from opening to closing.

The Head Bartender protects the financial performance of the bar by controlling wastage, enforcing recipes, and maintaining strict stock discipline. This role combines leadership, accountability, precision, and compliance.

Role Overview

As Head Bartender, you oversee the daily operations of the bar and support the Bar Manager in maintaining high standards. You are responsible for supervising and assisting bartenders and barbacks, allocating staff positions during service, and ensuring all procedures are followed consistently.

You control beverage stock, monitor par levels, manage ordering, record wastage, and ensure bottles are returned and reconciled correctly after service. You also enforce opening and closing checklists and ensure HACCP standards are followed at all times.

What Success Looks Like

• Guests experience consistent drink quality and presentation.
• Bar stock variance is controlled and minimal.
• Orders are placed accurately and on time.
• Wastage is recorded and reviewed consistently.
• Opening and closing checklists are completed without fail.
• HACCP and hygiene standards are strictly maintained.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and work alongside bartenders and barbacks during service.
• Allocate staff positions based on business levels.
• Lead pre shift briefings and communicate daily priorities.
• Ensure all cocktails follow approved Volto recipes.
• Maintain updated recipe files and specifications.
• Control portion sizes to protect GP margins.
• Maintain accurate par levels for all beverages.
• Conduct daily bottle checks and weekly stock counts.
• Prepare and submit beverage orders based on consumption.
• Verify deliveries against invoices and check quantities.
• Ensure FIFO principles are followed in storage.
• Record all breakages, spillages, and product wastage daily.
• Submit weekly wastage reports to management.
• Investigate and report stock discrepancies immediately.
• Ensure bottles are returned to storage and reconciled after service.
• Ensure full mise en place is completed before service begins.
• Verify ice levels, garnishes, glassware, and bar tools.
• Confirm cash float accuracy before service.
• Oversee end of night reconciliation procedures.
• Ensure bottles are sealed, counted, and secured at closing.
• Enforce cleaning and sanitisation schedules.
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP and hygiene standards.
• Maintain compliance with local licensing and alcohol regulations.
• Handle guest concerns professionally while maintaining operational control.

Skills & Personality

Volto Head Bartenders are disciplined, detail focused, and confident leaders. You must remain calm under pressure while maintaining full control over stock, systems, and service flow. Strong financial awareness, organisational skills, and leadership presence are essential.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3 to 5 years bartending experience in high energy venues.
• Minimum 1 year in a supervisory or senior bartender role.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, and mixology techniques.
• Experience managing stock control and beverage ordering.
• Understanding of GP, cost control, and wastage management.
• Knowledge of HACCP and hygiene standards.
• Formal bartending or mixology training preferred.

Pay: From BD350.000 per month

Work Location: In person