Bartender

Henfox Limited; Chichester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A hospitality company is seeking a creative Bartender with cocktail experience to join their team at an award-winning venue. The role involves delivering excellent service, crafting unique cocktails, and maintaining a positive work environment. Tips go directly to the team, and benefits include a company pension scheme and free meals during shifts.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Free meal when on duty

100% of tips go to team

Qualifications

• Previous experience in bartending, especially with cocktails.
• Barista experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate an excellent guest experience.
• Provide knowledgeable drink recommendations.
• Accurately fulfill customer orders.
• Maintain a clean and well-stocked work area.
• Develop new ideas for unique cocktail offerings.

Skills

Cocktail preparation

Customer service

Knowledge of beverages

Job description

Bartender

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a creative bartender with cocktail experience to join our team in our 2 AA Rosette awarded venue.

The Machine Inn is an upmarket, newly refurbished bar and restaurant with a boutique hotel located in the heart of Ashbourne, Derbyshire.

Our bar service prides itself in finely crafted cocktails, an excellent wine and beer selection, as well as barista quality coffees.


Key duties of this position include:

• Orchestrating an excellent guest experience
• Providing knowledgeable drink recommendations
• Accurately and promptly fulfilling customer orders
• Maintaining a clean and well stocked work area in a fast paced environment
• Developing new ideas for unique cocktail offerings

Please note that this position is being offered on a zero hours basis and will involve evening and weekend hours.

What do we want you to know about this job

• This position requires previous experience in bartending to include cocktails. Prior barista experience is a plus
• We value work-life balance
• We strive to create a positive work environment; You can’t raise your voice at work
• 100% of tips go to our teams
• We will pay for your uniform
• We will actively work with you to achieve your career goals

Additional employee benefits

• Company pension scheme
• Free meal when on duty

About Us

Hopton Hall is a heritage-led property and hospitality company with a portfolio of over 50 buildings across Derbyshire, Yorkshire, and Nottinghamshire. We specialise in transforming historic, character-filled properties into exceptional spaces for guests and communities. From vibrant pubs and boutique hotels to commercial offices and retail spaces, every project reflects our commitment to quality, heritage, and thoughtful design.

Hospitality

Our hospitality portfolio includes 20 venues, of which we directly operate three:

• The Machine Inn in Ashbourne - a lively gastropub blending modern dining with historic charm
• The Falcon Tap Boutique Hotel in York - a boutique city-centre hotel in a beautifully restored historic building
• Hopton Hall Gardens - open seasonally to the public, known for its stunning snowdrop walks and landscaped grounds

The remaining venues include pubs, restaurants, holiday lets, and hotels, many housed in listed buildings. We are continuing to expand our hospitality footprint while maintaining a strong focus on preserving the unique stories behind each property.

Heritage & Property

Most of our buildings are listed, requiring expert care and sensitive renovation. At the heart of our efforts is Hopton Hall, where we are currently undertaking a five-year project to restore all 60 rooms to their former glory. Beyond hospitality, our wider property portfolio includes offices, retail spaces, and development properties across Derbyshire, Yorkshire, and Nottinghamshire—all managed with the same commitment to quality and conservation.