Bartender

Virgin Hotels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Volunteer leave

Family-friendly policies

Teammate discount

Training and development

Teammate meals

Employee Assistance Program

Sick pay

Job summary

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is seeking an enthusiastic Bartender to craft cocktails and deliver warm, guests-first service. You will be the face of the bar, guiding guests through drinks and local city recommendations while maintaining a welcoming, fun atmosphere.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years’ bartending experience in a full-service setting and hold the legal right to work in the UK. The role offers a lively, inclusive environment with growth and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of bartending experience in a full-service setting with cocktail knowledge.
• Current right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and stock the bar daily; keep it clean and organized for each shift.
• Engage with guests to create a memorable bar experience and guide them through drinks.
• Maintain hygiene, restock supplies, and ensure accurate cash handling and POS entry.
• Provide knowledge on cocktails and city offerings to enhance guest enjoyment.
• Adhere to company policies and safety standards while delivering outstanding service.

Skills

Cocktail knowledge

Customer service

Cash handling

POS systems

Food & beverage knowledge

Tools

POS system

Job description

Who we are:

We love what we do and what we do is important! We believe that everyone should leave feeling better – this means not just our guests and owners, but also our teammates. Everyone should go home feeling better because they learned something new or had fun working that day.

Why work with Virgin Hotels:

Because it is fun, of course! But we appreciate that fun isn’t always enough – what else is in it for you?

• A day off for your birthday
• Paid leave to volunteer to spend time with the causes closest to your heart, for every teammate
• Generous family friendly policies and allowances
• Teammate discount at Virgin Hotels and 20 other Virgin brands!
• Training and development including apprenticeships
• Teammate meals provided
• Employee Assistance Program and Company sick pay

Your mission:

Should you choose to accept it…

Sometimes a guest wants to be introduced to a handcrafted cocktail or a celebratory bottle of wine. Other times, a guest just wants a local, favorite brew. As the Bartender you cater to all because what matters to you in the end is that our guests are happy and comfortable in our presence. Most of all, we want you to have FUN since you will play a huge role in creating that memorable guest experience!

Role Responsibilities:

What exactly you will be doing…

• The Bartender must love people and have a passion for serving others
• Preparation will be key. Prep the bar daily, maintain it during the shift and clean it nightly in preparation for the next shift
• Maintain a clean, hygienic and organised work environment including stocking of supplies, washing and polishing glassware, folding napkins, cleaning menus, sanitising tables, etc.
• Stock the bar as necessary in accordance with company guidelines regarding stock requisition
• Adhere to company standards regarding food and beverage knowledge
• Orchestrate an extraordinary guest experience through positive guest interaction
• Be able to guide guests through aspects of our hotel and our city
• Ensure that guests are of legal drinking age by asking for an appropriate ID
• Handle a cash bank and adhere to company policies regarding money handling
• Accurately enter all items into POS system and charge guests accordingly
• Comply with sanitation standards and notify management of any issues

Background must-have:

• Current right to work in the UK
• Preferred: 1-2 years’ experience as a Bartender in a full-service restaurant or lounge with cocktail knowledge

We believe that our team should be reflective of the world. We welcome all, regardless of race, ethnicity, country of origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability, spiritual beliefs or any other component of identity. Virgin Hotels celebrates diversity and welcomes teammates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be an inclusive and Equal Opportunity Employer