Bartender

Focus Hotels Management Limited; Belfast City; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development programmes

Clear career progression pathways

Employee-centric culture

Recognition and rewards

Work-life balance initiatives

Job summary

The Bedford Hotel Belfast, a newly opened boutique hotel in Belfast, seeks a skilled bartender to join the Bar and Restaurant team. You will deliver exceptional service, master cocktail preparation, and ensure standards are upheld across shifts, including weekends.

You will work closely with kitchen and service staff to create memorable guest experiences. The role requires previous bar experience in a hotel environment, strong mixology skills, and a passion for hospitality.

Qualifications

• Previous bar service, preferably within a hotel environment.
• Previous mixology experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service and organisational skills.
• Flexibility to work different shift patterns, including weekends.
• Warm and friendly personality.
• Good teamwork skills to keep work enjoyable for all.
• Genuine interest in providing exceptional hospitality service.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating a warm and welcoming environment for guests.
• Complete the setup and close-down of the bar, including liquor, mixers, ice, garnishes, glassware and supplies.
• Ensure beverage preparation and presentation meets high standards.
• Familiarise yourself with beverage menus and provide knowledgeable cocktail recommendations.
• Take beverage orders and relay to the bar promptly and accurately.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in dining and back-of-house areas.
• Ensure till procedures are followed for cash, card, and float handling.
• Maintain consistency in beverage preparation and quality, following mixology guidelines.
• Build professional relationships with hotel departments.
• Carry out additional tasks as delegated by the Line Manager.

Skills

Bar service

Mixology

Customer service

Teamwork

Hospitality

Job description

This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in Belfast’s recently opened boutique hotel.

Who Are We?

The Bedford Hotel Belfast is a prestigious boutique hotel set within the iconic Scottish Mutual Building in the heart of the city. With 82 beautifully appointed bedrooms, a destination restaurant, café/bar, and exclusive private dining room, The Bedford Hotel Belfast is setting new standards for hospitality in Northern Ireland.

Role Responsibilities

AsaBartender,you willbe responsible fortheday-to-dayservicewithin the Bar andRestaurant,ensuring exceptional service standards are delivered andalwaysmaintainedin line with our guest expectations.

Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Assistin creating a warm and welcoming environment for our guests.
• Completethe set up and closedown of thebar, including all liquor, mixers, ice, garnishes,glasswareand supplies.
• Ensure that the preparation and presentation of each section is of a high standard and is in line with the standards set.
• Familiarise yourself with thebeveragemenus,providing knowledgeable and creative drink recommendationsto guests.
• Take beverage orders and ensure thattheyare communicated to the bar promptly and accurately.
• Maintain a high standard ofrestaurant and back of house cleanliness and hygiene practices.
• Ensure all cash, charge, float and till procedures are carried out in line with agreed procedures.
• Ensure all beverages are preparedconsistently and to the standards expected.
• Create cocktails following mixology guides in place, ensuring consistency and uniformity.
• Maintain a professional working relationship with all departments in the hotel.
• Complete anyother reasonable tasks as delegated by your Line Manager.

Key Requirements

• Previousbar service, preferably within a hotel environment.
• Previousmixology experience preferred.
• Excellentcustomer serviceand organisationalskills
• Flexibility - to enjoy working different shift patterns and seeing the operation on different days of the week including the weekends.
• A warm and friendly personality.
• Good teamwork skills - we want work to be fun for all our employees.
• Have a genuine interest in providingexceptionalhospitalityserviceto ourguests.
• Standards driven.

What We Offer:

At The Bedford Hotel, we believe that exceptional service starts with exceptional people. We offer:

• Training and development programmes.
• Clear career progression pathways and leadership opportunities.
• A supportive, employee-centric culture.
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance.
• Work-life balance initiatives.

Why Join Us?

Be part of something special: Join the team at Belfast’s newest boutique hotel.

Innovate and inspire: Work in an environment that encouragesnew ideasand continuous improvement.

Grow your career: Benefit from professional development opportunities designed to help you thrive.

Ready to Elevate Your Career?