Job Summary
We are seeking a friendly and professional Bartender to join our vibrant hospitality team. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a welcoming atmosphere, preparing and serving beverages, and ensuring guests have an enjoyable experience. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a dynamic restaurant environment, providing exceptional service while maintaining high standards of food safety and cleanliness. The ideal applicant will possess strong time management skills, a passion for hospitality, and previous experience in a similar setting.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve a variety of beverages in accordance with standard recipes and customer preferences.
- Greet guests warmly and take their orders efficiently, ensuring accuracy and prompt service.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the bar area, including glassware, utensils, and work surfaces.
- Ensure compliance with food safety standards and responsible alcohol service policies at all times.
- Manage multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining excellent customer service.
- Handle cash transactions accurately and operate the POS system effectively.
- Monitor guest intoxication levels and refuse service when appropriate, prioritising safety.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth operation during busy periods.
- Oversee all daily bar operations
- Lead, train, and motivate bar staff
- Deliver exceptional customer service
- Manage stock control, ordering, and monitoring, delivering
- Ensure cellar management, line cleaning, and product quality
- Maintain compliance with uk licencing laws, challenge 25, and health & safety regulations
- Handle cash management, till reconciliation, and reporting
- Support recruitment, staff scheduling and perfomance management
- Drive sales through promotions, events, and upselling
- Maintain a welcoming, community-focused pub atmosphere
Qualifications
- Previous experience in hospitality or restaurant settings is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and responsible alcohol service is preferred.
- Strong serving skills with an emphasis on customer satisfaction.
- Basic maths skills for handling cash transactions accurately.
- Excellent time management skills to prioritise tasks efficiently during busy shifts.
- Good organisational abilities to keep the bar area clean and well-stocked.
- Ability to work well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- A friendly demeanour with excellent communication skills. This role offers an engaging work environment where your hospitality skills can flourish while delivering memorable experiences for our guests. We value professionalism, dedication, and a positive attitude in all our team members.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temp to perm
Pay: £12.21-£13.80 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
