Bartender

Six Senses London; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in the City of Westminster is seeking an experienced Bartender to provide exceptional beverage service and enhance guest experiences. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in a similar role, with strong skills in cocktail preparation and knowledge of wines and spirits. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid holidays and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Salary Package

Up to 33 Days of Paid Holiday Per Year

Global Career Development

Hotel & Dining Discounts

Complimentary Nights at Six Senses

Enhanced Family Leave

Comprehensive Financial Protection

Holistic Wellbeing Activities

Travel Season Ticket Loans

Medicash Plan

Community & Volunteering Opportunities

Health Assured & Wisdom App

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience in a similar operational role.
• Experience in cocktail-making, beverage service, and garnishing.
• Familiar with Food and Beverage terminology and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests on arrival and ensure prompt service.
• Prepare mis-en-place for cocktails and drinks.
• Ensure guest satisfaction with beverage requests.
• Maintain cleanliness and condition of menus and wine list.

Skills

Cocktail-making

Beverage service

Knowledge of wines and spirits

Fluency in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Diploma/degree from a recognized hospitality school

Job description

As Bartender, I will fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them and our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness.

Sustainability, Wellness and Out of the Ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars and ensure full knowledge and active participation of all our brand initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

As Bartender, I will support the Director of Bars and assume responsibility for the efficient operation in the following:

• Greet guests on arrival, by name where possible, in an efficient and friendly manner.
• Answer outlet telephone courteously and efficiently as specified in department standards.
• Inspect condition and cleanliness of menus and wine list, ensure designated amounts are available, and update menus or wine lists as changes occur.
• Well versed with beverage offerings, familiar with preparation, ingredients and presentation of menu offerings.
• Use the appropriate glassware for the different beverages.
• Ensure the prompt and efficient service of all beverages set by the required standards.
• Have knowledge of guests likes and dislikes pertaining to drinks throughout their stay.
• Ensure all mis-en-place for cocktails and drinks are correctly prepared prior to service in all beverage outlets.
• Make every effort to ensure the comfort and enjoyment of guest’s beverage requests throughout service.
• Have a good knowledge of all outlet menus (food and wine) and F&B day to day activities and operational hours.
• Recommend and promote items as directed by Senior Bartender. Knowledge of menu prices and suggesting upselling when necessary.
• Ascertain guest satisfaction and ensure that all guest billing procedures are handled correctly, minimizing rebates during check out and bid guest farewell.
• Knowledge and strict adherence to LQA standards.

What’s in it for you?

At Six Senses, we believe in taking care of our hosts just as much as our guests. When you join our team, you'll enjoy a generous and thoughtfully designed benefits package, including:

• Competitive Salary Package – Rewarding your talent and dedication with a salary that reflects your value.
• Up to 33 Days of Paid Holiday Per Year – Including bank holidays, with entitlements growing the longer you stay with us.
• Global Career Development – Opportunities for progression and taskforce placements within Six Senses and over 6,500 IHG properties around the world.
• Hotel & Dining Discounts – Enjoy exclusive discounts for you, your family, and friends across IHG hotels and restaurants from day one.
• Complimentary Nights at Six Senses – Stay at any Six Senses Hotel or Resort on us (the number of days increase the longer you’re with us!).
• Enhanced Family Leave – Generous and inclusive maternity, paternity, and adoption policies to support your family life.
• Comprehensive Financial Protection – Including pension scheme, life assurance, income protection, and critical illness cover.
• Holistic Wellbeing– Access to a diverse and enriching calendar of wellbeing-focused activities, nurturing every aspect of mind, body, and soul.
• Travel Season Ticket Loans – Helping you get to work in a more affordable and sustainable way.
• Medicash Plan – Claim back healthcare costs and access a wide range of resources to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Community & Volunteering Opportunities – Make a difference through purpose-driven initiatives and give back to the causes you care about.
• Health Assured & Wisdom App – 24/7 confidential support for your mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing, plus access to exclusive perks and discounts.

Qualifications

To execute the position of Bartender, I must have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar role in luxury hotels with proven results and includes the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 years’ experience in a similar operational role or similar setting. Hospitality diploma/degree from a recognized hospitality school is preferred.
• Experience in cocktail-making, beverage service and garnishing. Excellent knowledge of wines, spirits and mixed drinks.
• Familiar with Food and Beverage terminology, application, operation, wine service, costs, menu development food and hygiene codes and controlling inventory
• Fluent in English; I understand that additional languages are preferred.

All candidates must hold the right to work in the UK to be considered. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for a Bartender at Six Senses London. It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent to the position.

Six Senses London is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.