Bar Tender - Holiday Inn Manchester Airport - 30 hours

Aimbridge; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aimbridge is hiring a Bar Tender in Manchester, responsible for delivering first-class dining experiences in bustling restaurants. The role emphasizes guest interaction, teamwork, and maintaining high cleanliness standards. Training and development opportunities are available as part of Aimbridge's commitment to career growth in hospitality.

Benefits

Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities

Hotel discounts portfolio wide

24/7 access to our employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with guests.
• Experience in hospitality or bar environment is beneficial.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organised area.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests, take orders, serve food and drinks.
• Maintain a clean and organised dining area.
• Support colleagues across the hotel as needed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Job description

Who are we?

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We’re passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our “people first” approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other.

What is in it for you?

As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include

• Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities
• Hotel discounts portfolio wide – Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme

A day in the life of…

Working in one or more of the hotel's bars, as a Bar Tender you’ll be responsible for ensuring that guests have a positive, first class dining experience. You’ll greet guests, take orders, serve food and drinks, and handle payments. You’ll be responsible for maintaining a clean and organised dining area, restocking supplies, and assisting with food preparation as needed whilst working agilely to support the rest of the wider business.

As part of the Manchester International Airport complex and situated within close proximity to all three terminals, this dual-site property boasts a combined 542 bedrooms. With two busy restaurants in the Holiday Inn consisting of a branded lobby menu aswell as an independent Turkish restaurant serving fresh food! Delivering on average between 250-350 covers each day.

**Please note that due to licencing legislation, we will only be accepting applicants who are age 18 or above. Due to the nature of this role, you may be required to work late evenings and weekends.**

What do we need from you?

• Experience isn’t essential, but to be successful in this role you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards
• You’ll be a strong communication skills and ability to engage with guests in a friendly and professional manner
• An ability to work well in a team and collaborate with other staff members to provide excellent service to guest, being agile in your ability to support colleagues across the hotel
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain a clean and organised dining area
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience working in a bar or hospitality environment and knowledge of creating cocktails as well as other beverages would be beneficial

At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our global community and offering everyone ‘A Place to Grow’

So, click apply today, we’d love to welcome you to our inclusive team shaping the future of hospitality.