Bar Team Leader

Searcys; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% venue discount

Pension scheme enrollment

Up to 35 days annual leave

Meals on shift

Job summary

Searcys is seeking a Bar Team Leader to support the Operations Team at a premier London venue. You will oversee bar and lounge service for events and private dinners, leading and coordinating staff to ensure impeccable guest experience.

Salary is £15.50 per hour with a 12-hour per week commitment. A focus on health and safety, stock control, and mentoring junior bartenders is essential to deliver high standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading bar service during events and meals.
• Strong customer service and guest relation skills.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee service during events, private dinners, restaurant, bar and lounge.
• Run stations during bar service and supervise the team to maintain standards.
• Nurture and develop new bartenders.
• Stocktaking and rotation of beverage, glassware and bar equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Bar service

Health & safety

Stock control

Job description

Full-time Front of House 12 Hours per week

Searcys are looking for a Bar Team Leader to assist the Operations Team to deliver seamless service to all areas of the venue.

The HAC is quite unlike any other City event venue; a magnificent Georgian house set in a five-acre garden. This unique, historic London venue offers a wide variety of event spaces and an a unique out-door space nestled within the city backdrop.

As an Bar Team Leader you will receive the following industry leading benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 35days annual leave (dependant on job role)
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue
• Cycle to work scheme
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice

Job Type: 10- 12 Hours per week

Salary: £15.50 per hour

Main Purpose:

You will oversee service during events, private dining dinners as well as restaurant, bar and lounge services. You will be required to run stations during the bar service and oversee the team to ensure all standards are followed and adhered to.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional service to our guests
• To successfully participate in the delivery of all food and beverage services
• Take part in the setup of all events
• Nurture and develop new bartenders
• Stocktaking of beverage, glassware and bar equipment
• Stock rotation management
• Adhere to all company policies and departmental procedures/trainings
• Liaise with key people in all necessary areas of the business to ensure the provision of food and service is consistent and in line with menu/standards set by the managers
• Deal effectively and courteously with guest requests, and to refer them to the line manager, if necessary
• To ensure that all legislative and Government guidelines are adhered to, including The Food Safety Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, the COSHH regulations, etc. within the areas of responsibility including all other requirements as described in the Searcys Health & Safety Policy
• Hands on and proactive approach
• Able to work autonomously and as part of ateam
• Passion for food and beverage
• Strong organisational skills

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk