Bar Tender

Grind; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 16,531; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nest Pension

Interest-free loans

Referral bonuses

Staff discounts

EAP (SpectrumLife)

Crew Card

Friends & Family Discount

Meals on Duty

Social Events

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity

Wellbeing allowance

Birthday gift

Job summary

Grind is seeking a night-time bartender to join our Manchester team. You will craft classic drinks with contemporary twists, ensure cocktail consistency, and contribute to seasonal menu development alongside Bar Managers.

We offer a structured development plan to push your career forward while you work in a fast-paced, rewarding environment at Grind locations in Manchester and beyond.

Qualifications

• Strong bar and multi-tasking skills.
• Basic knowledge of spirits, wine and beer types.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow Grind procedures and house rules.
• Punctual and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Possess strong bar and multi-tasking skills.
• Deliver exemplary service following our Steps of Service.
• Maintain cocktail consistency and quality.
• Be punctual and wear correct uniform.
• Support seasonal menus with Bar Managers.

Skills

Bar skills

Spirits knowledge

Attention to detail

Procedures adherence

Steps of Service

Punctuality

Uniform

Job description

A bit about us.

Grind is a coffee company that was born in London, and now lives in Manchester! Since opening Shoreditch Grind in 2011, we've expanded across the city with cafés, coffee shops, trucks, and a state-of-the-art coffee roastery. Now, we’ve opened our first location outside of London, in the centre of Manchester.

Coffee is at the forefront of what we do and who we are. We are coffee specialists and have always aspired to deliver the best quality, service, and consistency of product at all our Grind locations. Each of our cafés has an incredible team serving speciality coffee, mixing cocktails, and cooking amazing food—all to the beat of a great playlist. Now, we’re looking to build another all-star team for our very first café-restaurant in the heart of Manchester, in St Michael’s Square.

Every team at every location is involved in our mission to use coffee as a force for good. Whether it’s through sourcing avocado peel straws and recycled material containers on site, creating the UK’s first home-compostable coffee pods, or using 100% plastic-free packaging, we want to be the world’s most sustainable coffee company. We set up our own charity, the Better Coffee Foundation®, to undo the damage caused by the global coffee industry by recovering ocean-bound plastic with every coffee pod, iced coffee can, and cup of coffee we sell.

A bit about the role.

At Grind, we’re always developing our cocktail and bar culture and are now looking for an enthusiastic bartender who enjoys making classical drinks with contemporary twists.

Our Bartenders focus on the need for consistency and attention to detail when it comes to the classics, and contribute to the seasonal menus alongside the Bar Managers.

We are looking for energetic night owls to join the Grind Crew in any of our Central London Locations!

As a Grind Bartender of course we expect the usual stuff on a day to day basis; great service, cocktail consistency and some quality shaking. In return we'll have a structured personal development plan for you to push your career to the next stages, whatever that may be.

Role responsibilities.

• Possess strong bar & multi-tasking skills
• Basic knowledge of spirits, wine & beer types
• Possess a strong attention to detail
• Ability to adapt and adhere to Grind procedures, specs & house rules
• Adhere to company values and rules of professional conduct
• Possess clear understanding of Steps of Service in line with company standards
• Deliver exemplary service in line with our Steps of Service procedure
• To be punctual at all times and ensure the punctuality of all bar staff
• Wear full and correct uniform always

You’ll have.

• Enthusiastic, with an eagerness to learn new skills and a commitment to personal continuous professional development
• Able to work well under pressure
• Strong time-management skills and strong ability to prioritise tasks
• Quick problem-solving abilities and ability to use initiative

Diversity and Inclusion.

Grind is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, or disability status.

If there are any adjustments you need to help you bring your best self to an interview with us please let us know.

Benefits and Perks.

• NEST Pension: We offer a pension scheme to help you plan for your future.
• Financial support: access to interest-free, short-term loans when you need them most
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 in tiered bonuses for referring great talent to our team
• Discounts online: Up to 40% off our retail line online.
• SpectrumLife: Access our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.
• Crew Card: Enjoy 50% off all food and drinks, plus two free coffees a day at Grind locations.
• Friends & Family Discount: Share the love with discounts for your friends and family on our website and at our sites.
• Meals on Duty: Enjoy one staff meal on shifts over 8 hours.
• Social Events: Join us for team social events to connect and have fun.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity: Enjoy enhanced maternity and paternity benefits once eligible.
• Wellbeing Allowance: Up to £75 annually to spend on your wellbeing.
• Birthday Treat: £20 birthday gift

Grind run a tronc scheme, which is managed by an independent tronc master. Tronc payments are variable and not guaranteed, this number is likely to fluctuate depending on site performance and individual eligibility.