Bar and Floor

The Huxley; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount 25%–50% on F&B

Employee Assistance Programme

Extra annual leave days

Job summary

The Huxley in Edinburgh City Centre, part of Signature Group, is seeking a friendly and reliable server to join our team and uphold high standards from opening. You’ll provide guest hospitality, assist bar and floor operations, and contribute to a positive team environment.

You’ll greet guests, take orders, serve drinks, and ensure safety and accuracy in all transactions. Benefits include staff discounts and access to our Employee Assistance Programme across Signature Group venues.

Qualifications

• Genuine hospitality mindset and guest-first approach.
• Strong communication with customers and colleagues.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service – greet and serve guests in a friendly, professional manner.
• Bar Operations – prepare and serve drinks, manage bar area efficiently, fulfill orders quickly.
• Floor Management – oversee floor, ensure tables are clean, orders taken promptly.

Skills

Customer service excellence

Communication skills

Multi-tasking & time management

Teamwork & collaboration

Knowledge of food & drink

Job description

The Huxley | Edinburgh City Centre

The Huxley is one of Edinburgh's busiest venues, situated in the heart of the West End. We serve great coffee, Cold Town beer on tap, cocktails, and everything in between - and we do it to a high standard, every shift. We're looking for a server to join the team and help us maintain that standard from the moment we open our doors.

What We're Looking For:

A passion for providing genuine hospitality to all our guests is essential. You should be confident and consistent under pressure, and take real pride in what you put in front of a guest. Experience working in a fast paced environment is highly desirable, and knowledge of cocktails, beer, wine, or spirits is a welcome bonus.

We are looking for someone reliable, personable, and self-motivated. We need someone who brings energy and holds themselves to a high standard without being told to. You'll be working alongside a close-knit, experienced team who care about what they do - and we expect the same from everyone who joins us.

Bar and Floor Duties

Customer Service – Greet and serve customers in a friendly and professional manner, ensuring an exceptional experience throughout their visit.

Bar Operations – Prepare and serve drinks, manage the bar area efficiently, and ensure all drink orders are fulfilled quickly and accurately.

Floor Management – Assist in overseeing the floor, ensuring tables are clean, orders are taken promptly, and customers are satisfied with their service.

Health & Safety Compliance – Adhere to all health, safety, and hygiene regulations, ensuring the bar and floor areas are clean and safe for both staff and customers.

Cash Handling & Transactions – Process customer payments accurately, manage cash registers, and ensure all transactions are recorded correctly.

Required Skills

Customer Service Excellence – Strong ability to engage with customers, anticipate their needs, and resolve any issues to ensure a positive experience.

Communication Skills – Clear and effective communication with customers, team members, and management to ensure smooth service and coordination.

Multi-tasking & Time Management – Ability to juggle multiple tasks, such as serving drinks, taking orders, and ensuring the floor runs smoothly, all while maintaining attention to detail.

Teamwork & Collaboration – Ability to work well as part of a team, supporting colleagues in both bar and floor areas to provide seamless service.

Knowledge of Food & Drink – A solid understanding of drink recipes, menu items, and bar equipment, ensuring drinks are prepared correctly and efficiently.

Benefits

On top of pay - also included is our wider benefits such as:

• Staff discount ranging from 25% to 50% on F&B at all Signature Group Venues
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Extra annual leave days gathered through service

Plus so much more!

We look after our team and provide access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program. Signature Group believes in promoting a healthy work / life balance.

Signature Group have 21 venues in Scotland, including Cold Town House, Paramount, Badger & Co, The Spiritualist, McLarens on the Corner, Copper Blossom, The Smokin’ Fox and more.