Bar tender

Urban reef; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Reef in Southbourne, Bournemouth is seeking a Bar Team Member to join our busy beachfront venue. You will deliver fast, friendly bar service and maintain high standards across cocktails, beer, wine, coffee and soft drinks.

This role requires confident cocktail making, the ability to work calmly in a high-volume environment, and a friendly, professional approach with guests and colleagues. Flexibility for evenings, weekends and peak summer periods is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working behind a busy bar.
• Strong cocktail-making skills.
• Confident in serving beer, wine, spirits, soft drinks and hot drinks.
• Able to work efficiently during high-volume service.
• Friendly, professional and proactive with guests and colleagues.
• High standards of cleanliness, organisation and presentation.
• Flexible availability across evenings, weekends and busy summer periods.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fast, friendly and knowledgeable bar service.
• Prepare cocktails consistently to Urban Reef standards.
• Take orders and process payments accurately.
• Keep the bar clean, stocked and ready for service.
• Supporting the wider front-of-house team during busy shifts.
• Following all licensing, health and safety and company procedures.

Skills

Busy bar experience

Cocktail making

Beers & wines service

High-volume service calmness

Guest & colleague friendliness

Cleanliness & presentation

Flexible evenings & weekends

Job description

Bar Team Member – Urban Reef, Southbourne

Urban Reef is looking for an experienced Bar Team Member to join our busy beachfront venue.

This is an all-round bar role, covering excellent service across cocktails, draught beer, wine, coffee and soft drinks. You’ll need to be confident working in a fast-paced environment, maintaining high standards and helping create a welcoming atmosphere for every guest.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience working behind a busy bar
• Strong cocktail-making experience is essential
• Confident serving beer, wine, spirits, soft drinks and hot drinks
• Able to work efficiently and calmly during high-volume service
• Friendly, professional and proactive with guests and colleagues
• High standards of cleanliness, organisation and presentation
• Flexible availability across evenings, weekends and busy summer periods

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering fast, friendly and knowledgeable bar service
• Preparing cocktails consistently to Urban Reef standards
• Taking orders and processing payments accurately
• Keeping the bar clean, stocked and ready for service
• Supporting the wider front-of-house team during busy shifts
• Following all licensing, health and safety and company procedures