About the Bar
The Bar at Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa offers a relaxed yet refined atmosphere with stunning views across Lake Derwentwater and the surrounding fells. Based within the hotel’s Lake View Lounge, the bar serves speciality coffees, cocktails, real ales and light bites in a warm, welcoming setting complete with open fires and a dog-friendly lounge.
As Bartender you’ll play a key role in ensuring this space remains a highlight of the guest experience, creating exceptional drinks, engaging with guests and contributing to the warm, friendly atmosphere.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to guests in accordance with recipe standards and guest preferences
- Greet guests promptly and in a friendly manner, take drink orders and serve them efficiently
- Maintain the bar area: restocking supplies, keeping the workspace clean and tidy, polishing glassware and ensuring compliance with health & safety and licensing legislation
- Engage with guests to enhance their experience – offering menu suggestions, answering drink-related questions and responding to guest feedback
- Collaborate with the waiting and kitchen teams to ensure smooth service between the bar and restaurant/lounge areas
- Handle cash and card payments accurately, reconcile takings and maintain records as required
- Monitor guest ages and ensure responsible serving of alcohol, following licensing rules and hotel policy
- Assist with inventory management: receiving deliveries, checking stock levels, rotating stock and alerting management to low-stock items
- Support special events or hotel functions (e.g., private hire, weddings, conferences) which may involve extended hours or different service formats
- Strive to upsell and promote seasonal cocktails, signature drinks or bar offers to help maximise revenue
About You
- Previous experience behind a bar in a hotel or busy venue preferred
- Strong knowledge of drinks, cocktails, beers and spirits, and a willingness to learn new recipes
- Excellent customer-service skills: friendly, personable, professional
- Ability to work under pressure, remain calm and maintain high standards during busy periods
- Good communication skills and a team-player attitude
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays
Who we are
Our Lake District Hotels are a distinctive collection of six award-winning hotels in the Lake District, owned and run by the Graves family and situated in the most beautiful parts of the Lake District. From 4-star luxury Lake District hotels on the shores of Lake Ullswater and Derwentwater Lake, to traditional coaching inns and hotels in Keswick – our Lake District hotels are recognised for the warmth of our welcome, unrivalled personal attention and excellent service.
The Lodore Falls & Spa Hotel boasts 87 bedrooms and Suites and luxurious Spa. With a Newly refurbished Falls Brasserie Restaurant & award-winning Mizu offering diners an authentic Pan-Asian restaurant experience, against the spectacular backdrop of the Lodore Falls waterfall, the hotel provides the ideal setting for weddings and fine dining. The Lake View lounge bar, conservatory and outdoor terrace offer the perfect location to relax whilst taking in the spectacular views of Derwentwater and the surrounding mountains or relaxing by the open fires.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
