Bartender

Apex Hotels; Bath; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Bath is seeking a Bartender to create memorable guest experiences while delivering premium beverages. Responsibilities include preparing drinks, providing excellent table service, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation. Ideal candidates will have a customer service mindset and be adaptable. Training and development opportunities are available, ensuring growth in a fulfilling career. This role does not qualify for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.

Qualifications

• Delivers excellent standards and attention to detail.
• Has initiative, self-awareness, and a customer service mindset.
• Communicates well and knows their drinks inside out.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving drinks (cocktails, coffee, alcoholic and non-alcoholic).
• Creating a welcoming atmosphere and recommending drinks to guests.
• Maintaining cleanliness and restocking supplies.

Skills

Active listening

Strong communication

Excellent product knowledge

Multitasking

Customer service mindset

Job description

Your Role

As a Bartender, you’ll balance creating memorable guest experiences with delivering premium products and supporting profitability. You’ll primarily work in the Hotel and Conference & Events bars, responsible for setup, service, and closedown, serving both food and drinks. You’ll work closely with Food & Beverage Assistants and C&E Assistants to ensure smooth service, following Apex Brand Standards.

You’ll have a passion for drinks and enjoy creating unique, storytelling cocktails that guests will want to share. Whilst based at a home location, you may occasionally support other departments or sister properties across England.

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to the Restaurant and Bars Manager, Assistant R&B Manager or Supervisor in their absence

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and serving drinks (cocktails, coffee, alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
• Providing table service and maintaining high presentation standards
• Creating a welcoming atmosphere and recommending drinks to guests
• Maintaining cleanliness and restocking supplies
• Supporting smooth coordination between bar and kitchen
• Recording orders, payments, wastage, and refusals of alcohol
• Assisting with deliveries and cellar management

What We’re Looking For

On your first day you’ll begin a structured 12-week learning journey to build skills and confidence. We recruit for attitude and train for skill, so bring your personality, ideas, and enthusiasm.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Delivers excellent standards and attention to detail
• Has initiative, self-awareness, and a customer service mindset
• Is cheerful, people-orientated, and emotionally intelligent
• Stays calm, polite, and composed under pressure
• Communicates well and knows their drinks inside out
• Multitasks confidently while maintaining professionalism
• Is adaptable, observant, resilient, and confident in their skills
• Builds rapport with guests, remembering names, orders, and personal details

Key Skills & Behaviours:

• Active listening and strong communication (verbal and non-verbal)
• Excellent product knowledge
• Ability to juggle orders and customer needs simultaneously
• Professionalism and a positive, non-judgmental attitude

We’ll provide great training and development opportunities, helping you flourish in a fun and fulfilling career. Whatever your vibe, there’s a place here for you.

Please note, this role does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.

If this sounds like you, click apply — we look forward to hearing from you!