Bartender

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Limited; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel group is seeking a dedicated Bartender to join their iconic Mandarin Bar team at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London. The successful candidate will ensure the bar is clean, prepare and serve beverages, and manage guest interactions with professionalism. This role requires knowledge of cocktails and the ability to work flexibly across various shifts including weekends. The hotel offers extensive benefits, learning programs, and a vibrant work environment that fosters growth and inclusion.

Benefits

Complimentary nights at hotels worldwide

50% discount on food and beverages

Health and wellness programs

Employee recognition programs

Increased holiday entitlement with service

Charity day off per year

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a cocktail bartender is essential.
• Ability to prepare and serve food and beverages.
• Capability to handle guest complaints effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure presentation and cleanliness of the bar.
• Prepare and serve food and beverages to guests.
• Manage cashier-related duties according to hotel policies.

Skills

Knowledge of cocktails

Teamwork

Customer service

Flexibility

Job description

Bartender, Mandarin Bar

39 hours, 5 days per week

We’re looking for a Bartender to join our iconic Mandarin Bar team.

Are you a master of craft?Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park is London’s most iconic address. It’s another world; a world of oriental luxury and the most attentive service. A world that’s all about our guests.

As a Bartender at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London, you will be responsible for:

• To ensure the appropriate presentation and cleanliness of the bar.
• To prepare and serve food and beverages to our guests
• To responsible the set-up and operation of a bar station/section.
• To handle guest comments and complaints in the appropriate manner
• To perform all cashier-related duties according to hotel policies whilst ensuring that guests receive bills in a prompt and accurate manner

As a Bartender, you will be working on a rotating shift basis, Monday to Sunday, 39 hours a week. Shift patterns will vary from morning, evening, and late-night shifts (including weekends and bank holidays), so flexibility is required where applicable.

To be a successful Bartender candidate, you will have knowledge on cocktails, wine and spirits and previous experience as a cocktail bartender.

Our commitment to you:

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
• Retirement Plans. When you show commitment to us, we reciprocate. We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role.
• Access to discounts and deals with over 500 popular high street retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals
• 50% F&B & Spa discount on property
• Special MO discounted rate at Anytime Fitness gyms across the world (£30 per month or £300 per annum)
• Complimentary Westfield Healthcare cash plan, children added at no extra cost
• Colleague Experience Stay in-house with breakfast included upon completed probation
• Friends & Family hotel rate and Spa discount
• 1 paid Charity Day per year to dedicate to a charity of your choice
• Season ticket loan & cycle to work scheme
• £750 recruitment referral bonus
• Free meals on duty & uniform dry-cleaning services
• Increased holiday entitlement with Length of Service, up to 33 days off
• Subsidized podiatry sessions with our incredible Bastien pedicurists
• Free Life Assurance benefits whilst in service
• Access to Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Recognition Programmes
• Social, wellbeing, charity, and sporting events throughout the year

SUSTAINABILITY AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL HYDE PARK, LONDON.

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London is a proudly certified Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) hotel. Corporate responsibility values are deeply ingrained in Mandarin Oriental’s culture, and sustainability implications are carefully considered with every decision across the Group, aligning our sustainable development efforts with the industry criteria set out by the GSTC.

We strive for a better future for the next generation. Protecting the environment, people and communities are the fundamental pillars to which we devote our efforts. We are very proud of the initiatives our colleagues have implemented to help us on the path to achieving our sustainability goals, such as single-use plastic elimination, ethical supply chain and procurement, community and colleague engagement, technology practices and waste reduction. We are committed to doing the right thing, every day.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION.

We believe a diverse and inclusive culture is better for everyone. Bringing individuals together is essential to the long-term success of our people, our business and the societies and economies in which we operate.

All colleagues, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, background or religion, should be treated fairly and with respect, should be given equal opportunities and be valued for the contributions they make in their roles. No form of bullying, intimidation, discrimination or harassment of others will be tolerated.

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK.

Please note, all candidates applying for this role must have obtained the right to work and live in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

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