About Castle Street
Castle Street is a brand-new hospitality venue built around exceptional drinks, atmosphere, and guest experience. Our bar programme is rooted in creativity, quality ingredients, modern cocktail culture, and genuine hospitality. We are building a team of passionate bartenders and mixologists who take pride in their craft and want to help shape a standout drinks destination from day one. Within Castle Street will be The Parlour, a place where coffee and cocktails meet.
Role Overview
We are looking for a talented, creative, and hospitality-driven Mixologist / Bartender to join the opening team at Castle Street. This is a mixology-led role with a strong emphasis on cocktail craftsmanship, premium spirits, innovation, and elevated guest experiences.
The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for modern cocktail culture, flavour pairing, presentation, and high-end service. You should be confident creating exceptional classic and signature cocktails while contributing fresh ideas to the development of Castle Street’s drinks identity.
This is an opportunity to be part of building a destination venue from the ground up, helping shape a bar programme known for quality, creativity, and consistency.
Key ResponsibilitiesCocktail & Beverage Service
- Prepare and serve exceptional cocktails with a strong focus on premium presentation, consistency, and flavour balance.
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of classic cocktails, modern mixology techniques, premium spirits, syrups, infusions, and garnishing.
- Contribute creatively to the development of signature cocktails, seasonal menus, and unique drink concepts.
- Stay up to date with cocktail trends, spirit categories, and evolving bar techniques.
- Deliver an elevated cocktail experience through attention to detail, theatre, and guest interaction.
- Confidently recommend cocktails, spirit pairings, and bespoke drink options tailored to guest preferences.
- Maintain speed and precision during high-volume service without compromising quality.
- Ensure all drinks leaving the bar reflect the Castle Street brand and standards.
Guest Experience
- Deliver warm, engaging, and professional customer service at all times.
- Build rapport with guests and create a welcoming, energetic bar atmosphere.
- Handle customer requests, feedback, and complaints professionally and positively.
- Contribute to a premium hospitality experience that encourages repeat business and strong word-of-mouth reputation.
Bar Operations
- Maintain cleanliness, organisation, and presentation of the bar area throughout service.
- Support stock control, inventory checks, and rotation of products.
- Prepare garnishes, syrups, infusions, fresh ingredients, and mise en place for service.
- Ensure compliance with licensing laws, food safety standards, and health & safety procedures.
- Monitor stock levels and communicate shortages or ordering requirements to management.
- Assist with opening and closing procedures.
Team & Culture
- Work collaboratively with management and floor staff
- Bring a positive attitude and strong work ethic to every shift.
- Contribute ideas for improving the drinks programme and guest experience.
- Help establish Castle Street as a recognised destination venue for cocktails, coffee and nightlife.
Skills & ExperienceEssential
- Previous experience as a bartender or mixologist in a quality bar, restaurant, or hospitality venue.
- Strong cocktail knowledge and confidence with classic and contemporary drinks.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional appearance and positive attitude.
- Good understanding of responsible alcohol service.
- Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends.
Desirable
- Experience in premium cocktail bars or venue openings.
- Passion for cocktail innovation, mixology techniques, and premium spirits.
- Knowledge of wine, agave spirits, whisky, rum, or other specialist categories.
- Flair bartending or advanced cocktail preparation techniques.
- WSET, bar school, or hospitality qualifications.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to join and shape a brand-new venue from launch.
- Creative input into cocktail development and menu direction.
- Competitive pay plus tips.
- Supportive and ambitious team environment.
- Career progression opportunities as Castle Street grows.
- Ongoing training and development.
Ideal Candidate
You are passionate about cocktails, hospitality, and creating experiences people remember. You care about detail, presentation, and consistency, while also bringing personality and energy behind the bar. You enjoy working as part of a strong team and want to be part of building something exciting from the ground up.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Experience:
- Bartending: 2 years (required)
- Barista: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
