Bartender

Candidhospitality; Exeter; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount for you and up to 5 guest

Free meals on shift

Your birthday and the day after off

Access to TRONC through TiPJAR

Wagestream financial wellbeing support

Education subsidies

Hospitality Action support

Comprehensive training

Job summary

The Botanist Exeter is seeking a Bartender to craft drinks and create memorable guest experiences. You will work behind the bar, engage with guests, and contribute to a welcoming atmosphere during busy services.

Ideal candidates have hospitality-driven mindsets, bar experience, and a passion for great drinks. Join a fast-paced team focused on exceptional service and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Passionate about hospitality and guest experience.
• Experience as Bartender, Cocktail Bartender or bar staff in a customer-facing role.
• Attitude and personality are as important as experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional guest experiences behind the bar.
• Prepare and serve drinks to standard.Create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for guests.
• Share knowledge of drinks, cocktails and promotions with confidence.
• Maintain a clean, organized, well-stocked bar area.
• Support stock management and daily bar operations.
• Follow licensing, food safety and health & safety procedures.

Skills

Hospitality

Guest service

Team player

Job description

Company: The Botanist

Role: Bartender

Salary: £13/hr

Location: Exeter, Devon, EX4 3HP

Role Overview: To deliver exceptional, memorable guest experiences at The Botanist Exeter by expertly preparing and serving drinks, fostering a welcoming atmosphere, and building genuine rapport, ensuring every guest feels valued and enjoys their visit.

The Botanist Exeter are hiring a Bartender

We're looking for Bartenders who love great hospitality, exceptional drinks and creating memorable experiences for guests.

At The Botanist Exeter, we believe hospitality is about more than serving food and drinks. It's about creating moments people remember, building genuine connections and making every guest feel welcome from the moment they arrive.

As a Bartender, you'll be at the heart of that experience. Whether you're recommending a guest's next favourite cocktail, serving drinks during a busy Friday night or helping create the atmosphere that keeps people coming back, you'll bring energy, personality and confidence to every shift.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced hospitality environment, thrives on guest interaction and takes pride in delivering great service.

What You'll Be Doing

You’ll be responsible for delivering exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high standards of service behind the bar.

Your Role Will Include

• Preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to company standards
• Creating a warm, welcoming and engaging atmosphere for guests
• Building genuine rapport and delivering memorable experiences
• Sharing knowledge of drinks, cocktails and promotions with confidence
• Maintaining a clean, organised and well-stocked bar area
• Working efficiently during busy services while maintaining quality and consistency
• Supporting stock management and daily bar operations
• Following licensing, food safety and health & safety procedures at all times
• Working closely with the wider front-of-house team to deliver a seamless guest experience

What We're Looking For

We're looking for people who are passionate about hospitality and enjoy making people feel welcome.

You’ll ideally have experience as a Bartender, Cocktail Bartender, Bar Staff Team Member or within a customer-facing hospitality role. However, attitude, personality and a genuine passion for looking after guests are just as important as experience.

Why Join The Botanist Exeter?

We Believe Great Hospitality Starts With Great People, Which Is Why We Invest In Our Teams And Create Environments Where People Can Thrive. You'll Receive

• 50% discount for you and up to 5 guests across our venues
• Free meals on shift
• Your birthday and the day after guaranteed off
• Access to TRONC through TiPJAR
• Wagestream financial wellbeing support and earned wage access
• Education subsidies to support personal development
• Confidential support through Hospitality Action
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support