Head Bartender (f/m/d)

Workload: 100%
Starting: April 2026

The Hapimag Resort Damnoni in southern Crete, part of the Swiss company Hapimag AG with 56 resorts across Europe, is located just a few steps from the beautiful beach with the crystal-clear waters of the Libyan Sea. It offers 199
comfortable apartments, two restaurants featuring Mediterranean cuisine, wellness facilities, and an outdoor pool, all set within a lush green landscape.

We are looking for a talented, responsible, and dedicated Head Bartender to strengthen our Food and Beverage (F&B) department for the 2026 season.

What you can expect

  • Greeting and serving guests, taking orders, preparing beverages, and creating
    a warm and welcoming atmosphere, while ensuring excellent service, effective
    complaint handling, and collecting guest feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Managing cash and maintaining accurate records through POS systems,
    including proper processing of payments and accurate handling of cash and
    credit card transactions.
  • Ensuring cleanliness, hygiene, and organization of the bar area, including
    regular washing of glassware and utensils, and full compliance with food and
    beverage, health, and safety regulations.
  • Managing, monitoring, and safely storing bar inventory, placing orders for
    beverages and supplies, replenishing materials, preparing garnishes, and
    keeping displays organized.
  • Supervising, guiding, and training bar staff, preparing schedules, and providing
    ongoing training to improve team skills.
  • Creating and updating the cocktail and beverage menu, developing new drink
    concepts, and ensuring consistent quality in beverage preparation.
  • Overseeing bar financial management, monitoring beverage costs, controlling
    expenses, and contributing to the achievement of financial targets.

What you bring along

  • Excellent knowledge of mixology, beverage recipes, and current bar trends.
  • Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to multitask effectively and work in a fast-paced environment,
    maintaining high performance under pressure, especially during peak periods.
  • Strong leadership and communication abilities.
  • Independent, organized, and clean working style.
  • Familiarity with POS systems.
  • Experience in the hospitality or food and beverage industry and strong attention
    to detail.
  • Good command of English; knowledge of German or Italian will be considered
    an asset.

What we offer

Local benefits
  • Excellent benefits and modern working conditions.
    Opportunities for professional growth and development within the company.
  • Participation in ongoing training programs and foreign language courses.
    Attractive holiday and Food and Beverage benefits across all Hapimag resorts.
Benefits at Hapimag
30% discounted membership
30% discount in restaurants
Work across Europe and regardless of the season
Workation within the EU/EFTA region
HapiAcademy - Your home for learning to level up your professional skills
Exciting team events and activities

Apply now

Have we piqued your interest, and are you ready to support us with your hospitality? Then we look forward to hearing from you and receiving your complete application documents via email to: [email protected]

Hapimag Resort Damnoni
Damnoni/Kreta
74060 Agios Vasilios/Rethymnon
Greece
www.hapimag.com/damnoni

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