Bar Assistant

Vita Student; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

Birthday off

Perkbox

Pension - Royal London

Parties & Events

Recognition programmes

Career development

EAP 24/7

DBS checks

Job summary

Vita Group is hiring a Bar Assistant for Manchester, delivering premium service to residents and guests across varied shifts. The role involves high-end bar operations, knowledge of cocktails, coffee offerings, and exemplary guest care in a luxury residential setting.

Applicants should be experienced in bar service, with a keen eye for detail and willingness to work a flexible schedule across mornings, days, and nights. A rewarding benefits package awaits in this vibrant hospitality role.

Qualifications

• Experienced Bar Assistant delivering premium experiences to residents and guests.
• Skilled in cocktail mixing and coffee/hot drinks preparation.
• Event management experience a significant advantage; training provided.
• Technologically adept with hospitality software and systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality bar service, ensuring guest satisfaction and a luxurious environment.
• Develop knowledge of the menu to answer inquiries and enhance dining experience.
• Mix cocktails, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks with precision.
• Prepare and serve coffee and specialty drinks with consistency.
• Take orders, serve drinks and recommend options based on preferences.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and attend to guests promptly.

Skills

Bar experience

Cocktail mixology

Barista experience

Event management

Tech savv y (systems)

Job description

Bar Assistant, Manchester

Early Morning Breakfast, Daytime, Evening & Late Night Shift Patterns & Duties

Hourly Rate: £13.50 plus generous benefits (please see below).

Contract: Permanent, part-time. A minimum commitment of 16 hours per week

Required Days of Work: Varied. Flexibility is required throughout the week

Working Hours: Varied shift patterns, between the hours of 8am - 1am. Full flexibility required.

Overtime: We offer overtime opportunities to support both planned and unplanned shift cover. These additional hours help us maintain the exceptional service and support our residents expect.

Designed for the life blood of the city such as graduates starting their careers, Union CoLiving apartments provide a platform for young professionals to thrive. Union will use a resident social app to help people connect based on shared interests, facilitating in-building events and group activities.

Our very first resident café/bar is officially open. Base is a sweet spot for residents and guests to unwind, grab a coffee during the day or a cocktail in the evening! We’re looking for our next Bar Assistant to deliver a luxury service to our residents and guests.

Our Bar Team

Provide an exceptional & personalised service to residents by anticipating and delivering to their needs. Playing a key role in the success of our luxury apartment building. Our bar team have the opportunity to embrace their creativity, bring fresh ideas to the table, and make their mark on an exciting venture that redefines the standard of residential living in the city.

• Provide high-quality bar service, ensuring guest satisfaction, and maintaining a luxurious bar environment

• Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of the menu and offerings to answer guest inquiries, provide recommendations, and enhance their dining experience.

• Mix ingredients to make cocktails, spirits, and non-alcoholic drinks

• Prepare and serve high-quality coffee and hot drinks: This includes brewing, steaming, and crafting specialty drinks with precision and consistency.

• Take orders, serve drinks, and recommend drinks based on customer preferences.

• Deliver exceptional Customer Service. Serve drinks to guests in a timely manner and proactively attend to their needs, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience.

• Ensure all guests have a unique and memorable experience by delivering top-tier customer service throughout their visit.

• Accurately process all guest orders through the till systems, issue bills, and handle payment transactions with attention to detail.

• Keep the bar clean, stocked, and organised. Assist with regular health and safety checks, maintain cleanliness, and uphold the highest standards of hygiene and safety in the bar area.

• Complete set-up, handover, and close-down duties to a high standard, ensuring the workspace is always ready for the next shift or service.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintain the upkeep of our premium site & facilities; communal areas must be cleaned and maintained to a high standard.

• Be a point of contact for any potential incident or emergency that may occur onsite.

• Maintain waste management areas adhering to health & safety regulations, ensuring potential hazards are addressed / cleaned / tidied / reorganised as required.

Who we want to join our team

Professional Experience

• An experienced Bar Assistant, well-versed in delivering premium experiences to residents & guests.

• Experienced cocktail mixologist

• Barista experience would be a welcomed addition

• Event management experience would be a significant advantage; however full training is provided.

• Our operations run seamlessly with the support of a variety of technology systems and software; our Bar Assistants must be technologically astute.

Personal Characteristics

• Union CoLiving operate a multi-cultural environment, welcoming colleagues and residents from all over the world with a variety of cultural backgrounds and religious beliefs. All Vita colleagues must deliver a diverse and equal approach to colleagues and residents alike.

• Excellent communication skills. English will be the primary spoken language; however multi-lingual skills would be warmly welcomed.

• Strong organisational and leadership qualities with an ability to remain calm under pressure.

• Adaptability, creativity & positivity.

• Resilience, with an ability to effectively navigate unexpected situations.

• Able to carry out tasks that may involve extended periods of standing and repetitive movements, with reasonable adjustments considered where required.

• Flexibility: Our facilities are open to residents 24 hours a day, 356 days a year including all bank holidays, festive & religious breaks. Where festive and religious celebrations require time off, we will always try to accommodate, however flexibility from our Bar Assistant is imperative to be available as required to ensure continuous service to residents.

Why work for us...

Our employees have the pride of working at our luxury properties, which offer the highest standard of resident accommodation across the UK. We reward the commitment and dedication of our people by providing the following benefits:

Holidays

Holidays are paid on a pro-rata basis which is reflective of hours worked. Bar Assistant staff will receive 28days paid holiday including England & Wales Bank Holidays, pro-rata.

Your Birthday

We insist that our employees take their birthday off work ensuring they can celebrate their special occasion in a way that is meaningful to them.

Perkbox

All employees are given access to a Perkbox account, enabling them to choose lifestyle perks that matter by giving points to spend on a wide range of products, services & experiences, such as; cinema tickets, supermarket savings, discounted days out, a daily coffee or a summer holiday – there’s something to suit everyone!

Royal London Pension

We care about our people and their future. Vita Group contribute a financial value of 3% of salary to your pension pot in addition to 5% employee contribution to help prepare for the future.

Parties & Events

We expect high standards from our people and like to reward demanding work by hosting parties and events each year, encouraging colleagues to let their hair down, have a great time and celebrate success together.

Recognition Programmes

We recognise and celebrate our people via numerous recognition schemes, such as employee of the month vouchers, community champion, experience awards, golden buzzer awards, work anniversaries etc.

Career Development

Whether your Vita career is a medium or long-term venture; we onboard all employees by means of a thorough induction and learning & development programme, delivering professional progression via our Bronze, Silver, Gold & Platinum training & recognition schemes.

24/7 Employee Assistance

The wellbeing of our colleagues is of vital importance to Vita Group. All employees have access to a confidential service; offering support and guidance for personal or work-related issues that may be impacting wellbeing.

Right to Work & DBS

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks which will include Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer Right to Work Sponsorship. Therefore, if you do require a company to sponsor your Right to Work in the UK, we will not be able to progress your application further.