Bar Manager, Anti:dote

About the role

Fairmont Singapore and Swissôtel The Stamford are looking for a Bar Manager for their Anti:dote Bar & Lounge. The role leads the bar's overall direction, financial performance, guest experience and daily operations, acts as custodian of the Anti:dote brand and works with Sales, Marketing, Revenue Management and Culinary teams to turn the venue into one of Singapore's leading luxury cocktail destinations.

Key responsibilities

• Position Anti:dote as a leading luxury cocktail destination, build partnerships with suppliers, brands and media, and represent the bar at industry events and competitions
• Deliver luxury guest experiences, manage VIP and corporate clients, lead service recovery and act on guest feedback
• Lead the beverage strategy, oversee cocktails, wine, Champagne, spirits and premium non-alcoholic drinks, and drive revenue through menu engineering and upselling
• Oversee front-of-house and beverage operations, manage reservations and seating, run daily briefings and ensure SOP compliance
• Plan and run corporate events, networking events, product launches, media events, private parties and venue buyouts
• Meet revenue, GOP and profitability targets, work with Revenue Management and analyse covers, average spend, beverage mix and event revenue
• Help prepare annual budgets and forecasts, control labour, beverage and operating costs, and manage inventory
• Recruit, coach and retain a high-performing team, build succession plans and promote engagement
• Ensure compliance with Forbes Travel Guide and LQA standards, food and beverage safety, alcohol licensing and responsible alcohol service

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of progressive bar, lounge or luxury hospitality leadership experience
• Minimum 2 years in a Bar Manager leadership role
• Luxury hotel, internationally recognised cocktail bar or premium lifestyle venue experience preferred
• Proven experience managing private events, corporate functions and group business
• Experience leading high-volume beverage operations with commercial accountability

Required skills

• Leadership and people management
• Knowledge of finance and marketing areas
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Problem-solving, decision-making and conflict management