Bar Staff

Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS); City of Edinburgh; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A renowned whisky experience provider in Edinburgh seeks Part-time Bar Staff to provide exceptional service in a vibrant bar environment. Candidates should possess bartending skills, strong customer service orientation, and a passion for whisky. This role offers 20 contracted hours per week at £12.60 per hour, with various company benefits including a staff membership and private medical care.

Benefits

Staff bottle allocation

SMWS Staff Membership

Private Medical Care with Aviva

Group Life Insurance

Discretionary bonus scheme

34 days holidays inclusive of statutory days

30% off bottles and drinks

Income protection and critical illness cover

Bike to work scheme

Electric car scheme

Annual Staff Party

Long service award gifts

Qualifications

• Experience in bartending and serving is essential.
• Must be passionate about customer service and creating memorable experiences.
• An interest in whisky and cocktails is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve whiskies, beers, wines and cocktails.
• Support food service integration within the venue.
• Maintain effective stock system and monitor stock flow.
• Assist with the running of the venue smoothly.
• Ensure communication between venue staff and departments.

Skills

Proven bartending and serving skills

Strong customer service orientation

Knowledge of food safety regulations

Basic math skills for handling transactions

Previous experience in a restaurant or hospitality environment

Excellent time management abilities

Familiarity with computer networking systems

Job description

Overview

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Position: Part-time Bar Staff (20 contracted hours per week, overtime available)

Job Title: Bar Staff

Reporting to: Venue Manager

Weekly working hours: 20

Hourly rate: £12.60 plus gratuities

The Company

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) is internationally renowned for hosting the world’s most colourful whisky experiences. The Society was formed to do things a little differently and build a community and experiences to be shared. Over the last three years, the Society has expanded in size and our staff team of exceptional hosts has grown accordingly.

The Society Personalities – Unconventional, Expert, Playful, Inclusive

Treating members personally at every touch point, creating opportunities for members to interact and play an active role, applying our expertise to perfecting every detail, giving an unconventional twist to everything we do, and ensuring every experience is rooted in expertise and quality.

Purpose of the role

We are looking for a true bartending professional with hospitality experience and a focus on creating memories for our valued members and guests. You should be passionate about genuine customer service and have experience delivering fantastic service by creating a great environment. An interest in whisky and cocktails is desirable.

You will be warm, engaging, outgoing and confident, with an eye for detail and a motivation to strive for perfection. You should have a commercial understanding to promote all aspects of the Society, including membership sales, whisky tasting and member events.

The Bar Staff position reports to the Venue Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serving whiskies, beers, wines and cocktails
• Encourage and support the integration of food service within the venue
• With the Venue Manager, maintain an effective stock system; monitor stock flow to and from the bar
• Assist with the smooth and efficient running of the venue
• Ensure good communication between all venue staff and other departments
• Participate in cocktail training and whisky outturn tasting sessions
• Participate in staff meetings as required
• Ensure all areas are clean and tidy at all times
• There is an opportunity to become an SMWS Ambassador to host tastings and events (additional payment)

Skills and qualifications

• Proven bartending and serving skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Knowledge of food safety regulations
• Basic math skills for handling transactions
• Previous experience in a restaurant or hospitality environment
• Excellent time management abilities
• Familiarity with computer networking systems to enhance service efficiency

Company benefits

• Staff bottle allocation
• SMWS Staff Membership
• Private Medical Care with Aviva
• Group Life Insurance (Death in service)
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 34 days holidays inclusive of statutory days (pro-rated for part-time)
• 30% off bottles and drinks at SMWS
• Income protection and critical illness cover
• Bike to work scheme
• Electric car scheme
• £100 annual allowance for glasses (for screen users)
• Workplace Nursery scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme with Health Assured
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Salary exchange pension scheme
• Charitable Giving and Volunteering
• Birthday voucher
• Annual Staff Party
• Long service award gifts and celebrations

Details

• Job Type: Part-time
• Pay: £12.60 per hour
• Expected hours: No less than 20 per week
• Work Location: In person

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