Bar Assistant

De Vere Ltd.; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Leisure Club access

Exclusively Yours discounts portal

Career progression & Apprenticeship

Employee Assistance Programme

Wagestream pay on demand

Team events & parties

Job summary

De Vere Wokefield Estate is seeking a Bar Assistant to join our hotel bar team. You will interact with guests in a friendly and professional manner, ensuring drinks are served efficiently and contributing to a memorable visit.

We offer £13 per hour, varied shift patterns in a 24/7 operation, free meals on duty, leisure club access, and strong career progression including Apprenticeship programmes and study support.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Ensure drinks are served efficiently and accurately.
• Support bar operations and maintain a clean, welcoming area

Skills

Engaging

Eye for detail

Bar experience

Job description

De Vere Wokefield Estateset in 250 acres of rural Berkshire parkland is home to a historic Mansion House filled with traditional features and the contemporary Wokefield Place that offers state of the art facilities. It has 376 bedrooms and suites, 39 meeting rooms with large event space and a high tech dedicated conference building, an 18-hole PGA approved championship golf course and leisure club. Benedict's Bar, The 1560 Restaurant, The View Restaurant, Burr & Co. coffee shop and a deli are some of our amazing food and beverage options at Wokefield Estate: there really is something for everyone.

Your commute: just outside Reading, we're 10 minutes from J11 of the M4, with fast and direct trains from London Paddington to Reading Train station. We also offer subsidised travel to our colleagues who work at Wokefield Estate.

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 Wokefield Estate. 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 Wokefield Estate. You will interact with our customers in a friendly and professional manner, ensuring their drinks are served efficiently.

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 colleagues.

That's why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Bar Assistant.

• £13 per hour
• Varied shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone
• Paid holiday allowance based on the hours that you work
• 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
• 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.
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.