Bar Assistant

De Vere Ltd.; Chesham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Leisure club access

Birthday day off

2-night stay perk

Colleague rates

Food & beverage discounts

Job summary

De Vere Latimer Estate is recruiting a Bartender to join our hotel bar team in Chesham. You will interact with guests in a friendly, professional manner and ensure drinks are served efficiently. This full-time role is 40 hours per week, including weekends and bank holidays on a rota.

Experience on a bar is desirable and a positive, welcoming attitude is essential. We offer competitive pay (£12.71/hour), share of service charge, meals on duty, leisure facilities, birthday day off, 2-night stay,

Qualifications

• Guest-facing bar experience or strong customer-service skills.
• Able to work weekends and holidays on a rota.
• Over 18 to apply.

Responsibilities

• Interact with guests in a friendly, professional manner.
• Ensure drinks are prepared and served efficiently.
• Work as part of the hotel bar team on a 40-hour rota.

Skills

Engaging, welcoming

Attention to detail

Bar service experience (preferred)

Job description

De Vere Latimer Estatehas 205 bedrooms, 27 meeting and event spaces plus 30 acres of land for team building, 3 restaurants, 5 bars plus a Gym and swimming pool. Our teams at Latimer Estate know how to have fun at work whilst working hard to put our guests at the heart of everything they do. So we regularly say thank you to our colleagues: ice creams in hot weather, afternoon tea treats and Easter family parties are just some of the ways we show our appreciation.

Your commute: we're just 5 minutes from J18 of the M25, but we also offer subsidised transport to the surrounding area, including Chalfont and Latimer station, making us accessible from Hemel Hempstead, Watford and High Wycombe.

At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.

Bar Assistant

Are you looking for a new Bar role?

We are recruiting for a Bartender to join our Hotel bar team at De Vere Lstimer Estate in Chesham. You will need to be over 18 to apply for this position.

As a Bartender you will play a key role in making sure our guests have a memorable and enjoyable visit to De Vere Latimer Estate. You will interact with our customers in a friendly and professional manner, ensuring their drinks are served efficiently.

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, including weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.

What we look for in a Bartender:

• Someone who is engaging, welcoming and confident and will enjoy interacting with our bar guests
• An eye for detail and intuitive approach to ensure high standards of service are provided
• Ideally some knowledge of working on a bar

The Pay & Benefits:

At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Bar Assistant.

• £12.71 per hour
• A share of the Service Charge to help boost your earnings and reward you for the service you deliver
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
• Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.