EMBERWOOD BARTENDER
SALARY: £27,500 + Tronc (Approx 3-4k per annum based on 40 hours a week)
FULL TIME – EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS INCLUDED
Emberwood is a destination restaurant at the heart of Francis Hotel Bath, rooted in Bath and inspired by its people. The restaurant welcomes both hotel guests discovering the city and locals who return time and again, drawn by a shared appreciation for warm hospitality and thoughtful food.
At Emberwood, we believe great hospitality is built on meaningful connections. Connections between our teams, our guests, and the trusted partners and suppliers who support us every day. These relationships shape how we work together, how we care for others, and how we create experiences that feel genuine, generous, and memorable.
Our approach is centred on pride in the everyday. From the first welcome to the final farewell, excellence is evident in the details, with care and consideration for every plate, every service, and every interaction.
Since opening, Emberwood has attracted attention from leading voices in food and hospitality. The restaurant is listed in the Michelin Guide 2025 and has been reviewed and featured by respected critics, including William Sitwell and Tom Parker Bowles. Emberwood has also welcomed visits from figures such as Marco Pierre White, reflecting the growing confidence in its offer.
Emberwood is part of Sir Richard Sutton Ltd, a family-owned hospitality business that takes a long-term view, investing in quality and care while building something that lasts. We aim to create environments where teams feel supported, trusted, and proud of the experience they create together.
Who Are We Looking For?
An Emberwood bartender will be passionate about all drinks, as well as warm hospitality with an attentiveness towards guests. They should also have good knowledge of service and food, to be a rounded individual so as to provide an exquisite experience for the guest. They should be able to work well within a team, supporting the bar team in being able to effectively deliver consistent and delicious drinks, and willing to support in extra duties within and outside their remit all in the aim to exceed expectations and provide support to fellow team members.
They should have at least 1 year of full-time experience in a comparable position and environment. It is essential they are passionate and knowledgeable about bars and cocktails and willing to share their ability to be a part of a thriving dynamic team, which will deliver the highest bar experience through confident service.
What Are The Key Responsibilities?
Guest Interaction and Repeat Business built on trust and experiences.
Service Standards of the Highest Quality in relation to our offering.
Delivering the bar programme to the highest standard with consistency, reinforce the bars brand and drinks offering through great knowledge
Support the Bar team with the maintaining presentation and service standards
Working with all teams within the Hotel, to ensure all staff and guests receive warmth and generosity.
Assist the bar manager and head bartender in the good management of stock and health and safety standards
Bring character and personality in the performance of service on the bar
Engage with guests and host the bar floor and lounge delivering fantastic bar service offering personalised and creative suggestions to guests
Responsible for the safe delivery of food and drink, the correct conduct in relation to allergies and dietary requirements
Our Benefits
Here are just some of the benefits you can enjoy when you join us:
- Free and discounted hotel breaks - From the first day of service, you can benefit from a free break of one or two days in any Sutton Hotel Collection hotel, in a 12-month period. Additionally, you, your family and your friends are also entitled to discounted stays across all of our hotels including dining in our restaurants.
- Heka benefits platform – your access to Heka begins from day one and is pre-loaded with a balance of £150 to use against a wide range of wellness focussed products, experiences and schemes including health cash plans and gym memberships.
- Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work, tech and electric vehicles (T&Cs apply)
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave (26 weeks at 90% for expectant mothers, four weeks leave at 90% for fathers)
- Annual social and celebration events.
- Learning and Development - An extensive range of training opportunities are available to facilitate your personal development including our in-house Catalyst Aspire and Inspire programmes and external study sponsorship.
- Wisdom Wellbeing - A confidential, 24/365 service offering CBT, therapy, up-to-date information, support and advice on a broad range of subjects.
We also provide you with all the basic benefits such as free nutritious and tasty meals on duty, complimentary on-site parking (where available), and bespoke uniforms for uniformed positions.
