Bar Person - Forest Row, East Sussex

Elite Hotels; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in East Sussex is seeking a Bar Person to ensure high standards of service at their cocktail bar. This role involves maintaining cleanliness, serving beverages, and supporting the Food and Beverage Team. Candidates should have excellent cocktail knowledge and prior experience in a hospitality setting. Join a team that values development and offers numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous share of the monthly Service Charge

Career development with accredited training providers

Enhanced holiday programme

Meals provided by the kitchen team

Free parking

Refer a Friend bounty incentive

Recognition awards for exceptional customer service

Discounts for spa treatments and food

Uniform provided

Access to Wagestream for tracking earnings

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of cocktail work and UK Licensing regulations.
• Previous experience in a hotel bar with high service standards is preferred.
• Excellent command of English and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth running of the cocktail bar.
• Serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to guests.
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation standards.

Skills

Cocktail knowledge

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Personal license (advantage)

Job description

Bar Person - Forest Row, East Sussex

The primary focus of the role will be ensuring the smooth running of the cocktail bar; ensuring all stock is up-to-date, the area is well presented and ensuring guests receive a high standard of service. You will also provide support to the wider Food and Beverage Team, covering service in the Lounges and Restaurants as required. You will work with the F&B Managers in developing seasonal cocktails and bar promotions.

Key Responsibilities

• To maintain the highest possible standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation of the bar and adjoining areas.
• To receive cash from guests and operate Squirrel correctly. To deal with signed bills and Restaurant transfers.
• To serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to resident and non-resident guests.
• To have an understanding of the Licensing Laws, including rights of refusal.
• To keep constant control on costs and revenue in the Department.
• To maintain a wide knowledge of mixed drinks.
• To act as a Sales Person, promoting the image of the Hotel at all times.

Bar Person Key Attributes

• Sound knowledge of cocktail work and UK Licensing regulations, a personal license would be an advantage, but not essential.
• Previous experience in a hotel bar with high service standards would be preferred
• Excellent command of the English language and right to work in the UK
• Be extremely well presented
• Attention to detail and the drive to deliver exceptional customer care at every interaction

If you feel that you can rise to this challenge, then please submit your application as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close the role early if sufficient applications are received

Due to our rural location you will need your own transport

At Elite Hotels we have a single minded and unwavering goal to make every visit to our hotels a positive experience that customers feel compelled to talk about.

About Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club:

Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club is a stunning grade two listed country house set in 186 acres of beautiful grounds on the edge of the Ashdown Forest. With an award winning 4 red star Hotel, fine dining two rosette Anderida Restaurant, 3 lounges, 16 conference & banqueting rooms, Cocktail Bar, Brasserie, fully equipped Country Club and Spa, we offer our guests a complete experience.

Why work at Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club:

As an accredited Investor in People, we are dedicated to the development of our staff. Many of the team started out in junior roles, but have been offered training and promotional opportunities as their skills have grown. We are very fortunate to have a large percentage of long-term team members able to offer their experience and expertise to the next generation of hospitality professionals – this could be you!

Benefits

To support and reward our staff we offer:

• Generous share of the monthly Service Charge (*which is dependant upon overall sales performance)
• Career development with accredited training providers
• Enhanced holiday programme & reward scheme for long service
• Employee Assistance Programme - Hospitality Action
• Meals provided by our talented kitchen team
• We have plenty of free parking
• Generous 'Refer a Friend' bounty incentive
• We also have amazing recognition awards for exceptional customer service
• Reduced price stays in all of our hotels where you are treated like a guest no matter who you are! (after successful completion of probation period)
• Discounts available for spa treatments and for food and beverage (after successful completion of probation period)
• Uniform provided
• Smart Penion Scheme which is linked to Smart Rewards which gives employees free, unlimited access to over 1200 discounts
• Access to Wagestream which helps you keep track of your earnings in real-time; gives you access to the wages you have earned; helps you to save wages; gives you access to a financial health score checker.