EXPERIENCED BARTENDER / MIXOLOGIST & CELLAR OPERATIVE
Location: Ascot (SL5 7JF)
Pay: £14.50 - £16.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Hours: Part-Time / Full-Time Available
PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES WITH PROVEN CELLAR MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE, DRAUGHT SYSTEM KNOWLEDGE AND STRONG COCKTAIL BARTENDING SKILLS.
Onyx Restaurant & Samaa Lounge are seeking an experienced hospitality professional with strong bartending, cocktail-making, customer service and cellar management experience.
This is a senior-level hospitality position and is not suitable for inexperienced applicants.candidates must have right to work in UK.
We are looking for reliable, committed individuals who can confidently manage bar operations, maintain cellar standards and help train junior team members.
Required Working Hours
Applicants must be available to work the following shifts:
Tuesday: 17:00 - 23:00
Wednesday: 17:00 - 23:00
Thursday: 17:00 - 23:00
Friday: 17:00 - 00:00
Saturday: 17:00 - 00:00
Sunday: 17:00 - 22:00
Weekend and evening availability is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve cocktails, spirits, wines, draught products and premium beverages
- Deliver exceptional customer service across both restaurant and lounge environments
- Support food and beverage service when required
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation and presentation
- Assist with stock control and stock rotation
- Train and support junior members of the team
- Ensure all opening and closing procedures are completed correctly
Cellar Responsibilities
- Maintain a clean, organised and compliant cellar
- Receive and check deliveries
- Manage stock rotation and stock levels
- Change beer and draught kegs safely and efficiently
- Monitor cellar temperatures and equipment
- Report maintenance issues promptly
- Minimise wastage through proper cellar management
- Ensure all draught products are maintained to company standards
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 2 years hospitality experience
- Previous bartending experience essential
- Cocktail and mixology knowledge
- Previous cellar management experience preferred
- Experience handling keg changes and draught systems
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Professional appearance and attitude
- Ability to work confidently during busy service periods
- Reliable transport and ability to travel to Ascot (SL5 7JF) for all scheduled shifts
- Commitment to working evenings, weekends and late finishes
We Are Looking For People Who
- Take pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences
- Are dependable and punctual
- Can work independently with minimal supervision
- Have strong attention to detail
- Want to grow into senior hospitality positions
- Are willing to mentor and train less experienced staff
What We Offer
- £14.50 - £16.00 per hour depending on experience
- Consistent weekly hours
- Opportunity for progression into supervisory and management roles
- Supportive and professional working environment
- Long-term opportunity with established hospitality venues
Applications will only be considered from candidates with relevant hospitality experience.
Please apply with your CV together with a brief summary of your bartending, cellar and customer service experience.
Pay: £14.50-£16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Have you previously maintained a cellar and managed draught systems?
- Are you confident changing beer kegs without supervision?
- Have you been responsible for stock ordering or stock control?
- Are you available every Friday and Saturday evening?
- Do you have reliable transport to Ascot (SL5 7JF)?
- Can you work until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays?
- Have you trained junior bar or service staff before?
- What hourly rate are you currently earning?
Experience:
- Bartending: 2 years (required)
- cocktail making: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
