Bartender

Ivy Restaurants Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Staff discount

Anniversary gifts

Refer a Friend bonus

Retailer discounts

Ivy Collection opportunities

Job summary

Ivy Restaurants Ltd in Glasgow is seeking enthusiastic Front of House team members for a fixed-term contract during the festive season. Join our Christmas destination at Buchanan Street, helping deliver exceptional food and drink experiences from 5th November through Hogmanay 2026.

We are looking for a charismatic Bartender to welcome guests, take drink orders, create exquisite cocktails, and ensure smooth service while maintaining safety and hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Previous hospitality experience is preferred.
• Availability throughout November and December is essential, including the Christmas period.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers.
• Take drinks orders.
• Make recommendations.
• Prepare and serve cocktails.
• Handle financial transactions.
• Supervise barbacks and maintain safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Cocktail making

Customer service

Cash handling

Food safety

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Be Part of Glasgow's Most Exciting New Christmas Destination!

This winter, we're bringing the magic of Christmas to the very heart of Glasgow city centre. From 5th November through to Hogmanay 2026, we're transforming our Buchanan Street restaurant into a spectacular festive destination - bringing together incredible food, drinks, celebrations and unforgettable Christmas parties.

To help us bring this exciting new experience to life, we're looking for enthusiastic Front of House team members to join our existing team on a fixed-term contract throughout the festive season.

If you're passionate about hospitality, love creating memorable experiences and thrive in the energy of a busy Christmas season, we'd love to hear from you.

We're searching for a charismatic Bartender to join our dynamic and supportive team and become part of something special.

Benefits & Rewards:

• Competitive Industry pay (Hourly + Tronc)
• 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants.
• Celebrate career anniversaries with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants.
• Refer and Friend Bonus
• Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more
• Potential opportunities to continue your career with The Ivy Collection beyond the festive season, subject to available vacancies and business needs.

Key elements of your role as Bartender will include welcoming customers, taking drinks orders, making recommendations, preparing, and serving exquisite drinks. You're confident handling financial transactions, supervising barbacks and keeping abreast of all drink legislation, food safety and hygiene best practices.

About you: You have the knowledge and skills to create exquisite cocktails. Your friendly, professional, and hands-on approach to the role will make you a valuable part of the team and a delight to our guests.

Previous hospitality experience is preferred, and availability throughout November and December is essential - including the Christmas period. We will, however, be closed on Christmas Day.

Come and be part of something special this Christmas and help us make Glasgow's festive season one to remember.