Barback

Ennismore International Management Limited; Witney; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biannual socials

Staff rates

Estelleversary gifting

Uniform provided

Onsite seamstresses

Cycle to Work

Health cash plan

Life assurance

28 days holiday

Pension benefits

Sustainability committees

Job summary

Estelle Manor is seeking a Barback to join our Bars team. The on target earning potential for this role is £29,620.86 per annum based on a 40 hour contract, comprising a base salary of £25,460.86 plus ~£4,000 in gratuities and service charge. The role is paid hourly and this is a projected salary and OTE.

You will assist with the smooth running of the bars across the hotel, handle mise en place, open/close duties, and ensure the bar team has what it needs to meet guest expectations on shift.

Qualifications

• Experience in beverage service or bartending.
• Strong communication with colleagues and guests.
• Ability to work as part of a team and adapt on shift.

Responsibilities

• Assist with smooth running of the bars throughout the hotel.
• Prepare mise en place for the bars and open/close them.
• Pre-empt the bartenders' needs and clear used dishes and glasses.

Skills

Beverages knowledge

Team player

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Who are we?

Estelle Manor is a rural retreat set on an 85-acre estate in Oxfordshire. The manor has four restaurants, an extraordinary 3,000 sq metre Roman-inspired spa- Eynsham Baths, 108 bedrooms and a gym with class studios and padel courts. Plus, there’s a kids’ club for the little ones and a workspace.

We are looking for a Barback to join our Bars team.

The on target earning potential for this role is £29,620.86 per annum based on a 40 hour contract - comprising of a base salary of £25,460.86, plus a qualified estimate of £4,000 in gratuities and service charge*. Please note this role is paid hourly so this is a projected salary and OTE.

Here’s a bit more detail on what we see you doing in this role:

As a Barback you will be responsible for assisting with the smooth running of the bars throughout the Hotel. Your role will include, preparing mise en place for the bars and opening and closing them, ensuring the Bar team have everything they need to exceed members’ needs and expectations whilst on shift. You will clear used dishes and glasses from tables and generally pre-empt the bartenders' needs.

Who we are looking for?

• Passionate about beverages, keen to develop their knowledge in the drinks industry.
• An enthusiastic team player with a positive mindset and hugely charismatic.
• Excellent communication skills and comfortable talking to colleagues, senior management and being front of house building relationships with our members and guests.
• Excellent interpersonal, time management and organisational skills.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experience with keen attention to detail.

What’s in it for you?

At Estelle, we prioritize your well-being and growth, offering a range of perks to enrich your experience. Enjoy exclusive staff rates, biannual socials, and Estelleversary surprises. Nurture your well-being with stocked colleague spaces. Engage in forums shaping The Estelle Way. Utilise the provided uniforms and onsite seamstress support. Join us for a fulfilling journey where you are valued, supported, and celebrated.

Here at Estelle, we want to create a unified culture and sense of belonging throughout. We have a range of perks and benefits at your fingertips:

• Biannual company socials plus smaller social and sports groups.
• Exclusive staff rates and F&B discounts across sister properties.
• Estelleversary gifting for all employees.
• Colleague spaces stocked with food, drinks and a selection of juices, teas and coffees.
• Goes without saying but we will feed you during your shift.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Added protection of our pension, health cash plan and life assurance schemes.
• 28 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, which increases with length of service.
• Colleague Forums and Sustainability Committees to help create The Estelle Way.
• Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme.
• Uniform provided, cleaned, and pressed.
• Onsite seamstresses to ensure your uniform is fitted and repaired.

About gratuities & service charge:

• Gratuities (tips) and service charge are paid on a pro-rata basis regardless of your role.
• It is estimated that in 2026, our full-time employees can expect to receive in the range of £4,000 in addition to their annual salary.