Bartender

Apex Hotels; Bath; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days holiday

Training and development from day one

Employee events and celebrations

Inhouse company app

Gym and pools access

Healthy meals on shift

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial Wellbeing App

Employee referral bonus £200

Discounts on dining

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted room rates for employees

Job summary

Apex Hotels in Bath is seeking a Bartender to join our dedicated Food & Beverage team. You will handle bar setup, service, and closing duties, contribute to guest experiences with storytelling cocktails, and support guests with personalised service in a fast-paced environment.

Join on a structured 12-week learning journey, delivering energetic hospitality and aiming for memorable moments for every guest. A warm, professional demeanour and a focus on quality are essential.

Qualifications

• Customer service attitude with a readiness to deliver a Warmer Welcome.
• Ability to mult-task while maintaining high standards.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the Food & Beverage team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve drinks following Apex recipes and standards.
• Set bar area and record orders accurately.
• Maintain cleanliness and assist with inventory and restocking.
• Provide table service when needed and support kitchen/service flow.

Skills

Customer service

Initiative

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Professional hospitality

Job description

Why join Apex Hotels?

You’ll be welcomed into Apex Hotels with genuine warmth as you join us as a Bartender in Bath. From your very first day, you’ll be part of a team that truly cares, where people feel valued, included, and connected. We love individuality - it’s what brings the spark, the curiosity, and the human touch to every interaction.

You will meet great people, have fun at work, develop new friendships, learn new skills, and of course you will also receive a competitive rate of pay and a generous range of employee benefits which includes:

• 29 days holiday
• Training and development from day one
• Employee events and celebrations
• Inhouse company interactive employee communication APP
• Entry to our state-of-the-art gym and pools
• Healthy meals to enjoy while you're working.
• Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial Wellbeing App, allowing you the flexibility to get paid earlier than your normal monthly pay date.
• £200 referral bonus when your friends or family join the team.

Following your first successful 3 months, you’ll also receive ……

• Access to our discounts and wellbeing platform "Treat Yourself Here", unlocking savings and experiences for you and your family.
• Involvement in our employee recognition schemes
• Long service recognition
• Probation pass and annual anniversary complimentary guest experience overnight stay and dinner for two
• 50% discount in our restaurants
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted room rates for employees, friends, and family
• Spa treatments and product discounts
• Life Assurance cover

Starting your Journey:

As a Bartender, you will contribute to achieving profitability and quality goals. This role is focused on, but not limited to, the hotel bar where you will be responsible for the setup, service and the closedown of the bar department. You will also be responsible for the service of both food and drinks to guests.You will be multiskilled across the Food & Beverage department and closely work with the Food and Beverage Assistants in making sure there is a smooth delivery of service to all guests, following Apex standards. You will have a passion for drinks, and enjoy creating unique, storytelling cocktails which create memories our guests will love.

You will embrace every opportunity to create extra special moments for our guests and provide a personal experience our guests will want to share.

Joining the dedicated Food and Beverage department, you will:

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with Apex drink recipes.
• Prepare coffee if need be to our guests and table service.
• Set bar according to Apex standards.
• Record drink orders promptly and accurately after receipt.
• Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves and storage areas.
• Receive and serve food orders to guests seated at the bar.
• Report all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to your manager.
• Assist the restocking and replenishment of inventory and supplies.
• Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by your manager or immediate supervisor.

On your first day you will begin a structured 12 week learning journey, giving you the skills, knowledge, and confidence to be a great Bartender. With this in mind, we are looking for a Bartender who:

• Can deliver excellent standards
• Uses initiative
• Is self-aware and able to evaluate their own work
• Has a customer service attitude
• Has the ability to multi-task and provides excellent attention to detailHolds a genuine desire to provide a Warmer Welcome to our guests

Come and join our team, guided by our values of trust, friendliness, teamwork, and passion - the good stuff that makes hospitality feel effortless. Here, you’ll shine in your own way, creating joyful moments that lift the everyday.

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