Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich is looking for a Bartender to join our Food & Beverage Team!
Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.
Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.
Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich is located in the heart of the Old Town, in the main business center, close to the city's leisure attractions and just a short walk from the shores of Lake Zurich. The Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich has 80 guest rooms and suites and three dining venues, including an all-day dining restaurant, a specialty restaurant and a lobby lounge. The hotel is ideal for meetings and events with its newly renovated event facilities, including a grand historic ballroom.
About the job
Based at the Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich, the Bartender is responsible for crafting and serving high-quality beverages, delivering exceptional service, and maintaining the bar area in pristine condition. The Bartender reports to the Bar Supervisor and Restaurant Manager.
As Bartender, you will be responsible for the following tasks:
Preparing high-quality cocktails and other beverages according to our recipes and standards
Understanding the outlet's concept and beverage offerings and confidently explaining them to guests.
Advising and assisting guests with drink selection and food pairings
Assisting the Head of Bars in creating new cocktails, supporting menu promotions, and keeping product knowledge up to date.
Ensuring smooth bar operations, including preparation and cleanup
Managing inventory, including ordering bar supplies and ingredients
Handling POS operations, processing orders, and supporting cashiering tasks as needed.
Delivering personalized, friendly service, observing guest needs, creating WOW moments, and ensuring satisfaction from arrival to departure in line with MOHG Legendary Quality Experiences (LQEs) and MOQA standards.
Adhering to all hygiene standards and legal regulations in the bar area
Working closely with the service and kitchen teams to ensure a seamless guest experience
Assisting with onboarding and training new team members
Contributing to a hospitable and professional atmosphere
As Bartender, we expect from you:
Completed training in upscale hospitality or gastronomy, ideally with 2–3 years of experience in a similar role
High flexibility and resilience – weekend and holiday shifts are part of the job
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for interactions with guests and team members
Confidence and a well-groomed, professional appearance
Passion for exceptional service and a keen sense of trends in the hospitality industry
Excellent knowledge of German and English. Further foreign language skills are an advantage
Successful applicants must have the right to work in Switzerland
Our commitment to you:
Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
Swiss Deluxe Rates.
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