We are hiring an Experienced Bartender to join our core front of house team. This is a full-time, salaried position.
About Thirteen
Thirteen is a 22-cover fine dining restaurant in Poole, listed in the Michelin Guide for 3 years in a row.
The concept is contemporary British cuisine providing tasting menus for lunch and dinner. This reservation-only restaurant also provides a wine pairing option and a selection of cocktails.
As Bartender you will work directly with the Sommelier, Head Chef and Maître D’ to create an enjoyable, outstanding dining experience.
Your Hospitality Experience
- Mixology
- Cocktails
- Wine service
- Barista coffee
- Food service
- Customer service
Responsibilities will include
- Developing the cocktail menu
- Working with the Sommelier to manage wine & bar stock
- Ensure the restaurant is prepared and set up for service
- Menu checking with Head Chef
- Attend pre-service team briefing with Head Chef
- Basic cleaning duties in the restaurant
- Greet and assist customers in a friendly and professional manner
- Liaise with the restaurant team to maintain seamless service from start to finish
- Help the bar team run drinks
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed
Essential experience and qualities
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Courteous and well presented for a high-end restaurant
- At least 1 year front of house experience, either in a bar or restaurant
- Bar and cocktail knowledge
- Barista duties
- Genuine interest in fine dining, willingness to learn
Desired experience and skills
- Personal license holder is an advantage
- WSET training and wine knowledge is an advantage
- Willingness to learn about food preparation and culinary techniques
- ResDiary booking system
- EPOS and card machine
What Is on offer
- Be part of a unique restaurant and join our journey
- Equal share of staff gratuities, prorated on hours worked
- Guaranteed days off every week Monday & Tuesday when Thirteen is closed
- Meals provided subject to work schedule
- Company pension
- Thirteen is located between Poole and Bournemouth on Ashley Road, Parkstone. The restaurant is on the major M1/M2 bus route and there is unrestricted on-street parking nearby
Pay & Tips
- This is a full-time position based on a 40 hour week, starting salary £26,400.
- Gratuities are shared with all employees based on the number of hours worked, and is included in the monthly payroll
Thirteen – Poole - a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant 2026
INSTAGRAM
THIRTEEN - @thirteenrestaurant
HEAD CHEF ALEX NAIK - @gastronaikraphy
Pay: From £26,400.00 per year
Experience:
- Bartending: 1 year (required)
- front of house: 1 year (required)
Location:
- Poole BH14 9BY (preferred)
Work Location: In person
