Bartender

Focus Hotels Management Limited; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Career progression pathways

Employee-centric culture

Recognition and rewards

Work-life balance initiatives

Job summary

The Bedford Hotel Belfast offers an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic bartender to join our boutique hotel’s bar and restaurant team. You will deliver high standards of service, craft cocktails following mixology guides, and contribute to an outstanding guest experience in a city centre setting.

Join Belfast’s newest boutique hotel and enjoy a role that emphasises customer care, teamwork, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive, employee-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in bar service within a hotel environment is preferred.
• Mixology experience is desirable to create cocktails.
• Strong customer service and organisational skills are required.
• Flexible to work different shifts, including weekends, is essential.
• A warm, friendly personality and teamwork are important for guest-facing roles.
• Commitment to high standards and consistency in service.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day service in the Bar and Restaurant to ensure exceptional standards.
• Set up and close down the bar, including liquor, mixers, ice, garnishes, glassware and supplies.
• Know beverage menus and provide knowledgeable cocktail recommendations to guests.
• Take beverage orders and ensure accurate communication to the bar.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across restaurant and back-of-house areas.
• Ensure till procedures are followed and cash handling is accurate.
• Prepare beverages consistently and according to mixology guides.
• Foster professional relations with all hotel departments and complete tasks from Line Manager.

Skills

Bar service experience

Mixology experience

Customer service

Organisational skills

Shift flexibility

Friendly personality

Teamwork

Standards driven

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

As a Bartender, you will be responsible for the day-to-day service within the Bar and Restaurant, ensuring exceptional service standards are delivered and always maintained in line with our guest expectations.

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Not Be Limited To

• Assist in creating a warm and welcoming environment for our guests.
• Complete the set up and closedown of the bar, including all liquor, mixers, ice, garnishes, glassware and 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 the beverage menus, providing knowledgeable and creative drink recommendations to guests.
• Take beverage orders and ensure that they are communicated to the bar promptly and accurately.
• Maintain a high standard of restaurant 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 prepared consistently 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 any other reasonable tasks as delegated by your Line Manager.

Key Requirements

• Previous bar service, preferably within a hotel environment.
• Previous mixology experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service and organisational skills
• 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 providing exceptional hospitality service to our guests.
• 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 encourages new ideas and continuous improvement.

Grow your career:

Benefit from professional development opportunities designed to help you thrive.