Bartender

Crimson Hotels Group; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious 5-star hotel in London as a Bartender, where you'll delight guests with exceptional service and cocktail expertise. You'll thrive in a dynamic environment, maintaining high standards and contributing to the bar's success while enjoying a variety of employee benefits.

Benefits

Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan

Go Hilton discount program

Life Assurance Scheme

Pension Scheme

Complimentary meals on duty

Internal career progression opportunities

Dry cleaning and uniform laundering

Professional training and development

Paid birthday day off

Employee recognition programs

Refer a Friend incentive

Discounts in F&B outlets

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of beverages and trends.
• Proven track record in high-volume bartending.
• Ability to engage and connect with customers.

Responsibilities

• Set up the bar and prepare garnishes.
• Uphold customer service standards.
• Collaborate with team for seamless bar operation.

Skills

Customer service

Cocktail knowledge

Wine knowledge

Organizational skills

Job description

Bartender - The Trafalgar St. James

Part of Crimson Hotels,The Trafalgar St. James, Curio Collection by Hiltonis a 5 Star hotel with 137 bedrooms including 9 suites, and a number of venues consisting of our unique The Rooftop Bar and Rockwell that pride themselves in the quality of service that they provide.

The Role

As Bartender, you’ll be friendly and welcoming and motivated to build great relationships with our customers. You’ll have a good understanding of bar operations, a real passion for cocktails and a strong knowledge of wines, beers and spirits. You will also:

• Set up the bar, creating pre-batches, and preparing garnishes.
• Upholding the highest of customer service standards, ensuring every guest feels valued and attended to.
• Proactively researching new products and stay up to date with industry trends to elevate our beverage offerings.
• Collaborating with the team to ensure the seamless operation of the bar, maintaining impeccable facilities standards.
• Promptly addressing guest comments, inquiries, and feedback to ensure their satisfaction.
• Demonstrating ambition in meeting both personal and departmental goals.
• Contributing to the cleanliness, organization, and presentation of the bar and surrounding areas.
• Conducting work in a cost-efficient manner, consistently seeking opportunities to maximize profit.

About you:

We are seeking a Bartender who embodies a genuine passion for service and possesses an in-depth knowledge of beverages and current trends. The ideal candidate will have:

• The innate ability to engage and connect with people, coupled with a creative and forward-thinking approach;
• Work well in fast pased environments;
• A demonstrated commitment to maintaining high levels of enthusiasm and dedication to every task;
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to work independently and delegate tasks effectively to colleagues to ensure smooth operations, particularly during peak hours;
• A proven track record of success in high-volume bars or similar upscale hospitality environments.

The Trafalgar St James

The Trafalgar St. James London, Curio Collection by Hilton, is an iconic London hotel with unique restaurants and bars poised on the edge of St. James and Trafalgar Square but moments from Soho, Mayfair, and the West End. This luxury lifestyle hotel blends innovative bold designs and thoughtful service with excellent dining and nightlife, entertaining both international visitors and Londoners under the same roof.

Why join the Trafalgar St James Team?

As part of our team, you’ll have access to a range and benefits,including:

• Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan
• Go Hilton - Discount program for you, your friends & family to stay in over 7,200 Hilton portfolio of hotels around the world starting from £40 a night
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Complimentary meals on duty
• Opportunities for internal career progression
• Dry cleaning and uniform laundering on duty
• Professional training and development opportunities
• Paid birthday day off
• Employee recognition programmes to celebrate your achievements
• Refer a Friend incentive
• Discounts in our F&B Outlets: Rockwell and The Rooftop
• MyCrimson Rewards - Cashback and discount platform for online and in-store shopping

Our team is very diverse. From newcomers making their way to the industry to some of the most experienced professionals in London. We promote a strong culture where quality interactions, excellent service and fun dominates our day to day. We describe ourselves as a brand personality. If these traits resonate with your own personality, then The Trafalgar St James is for you.

Eligibility:

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK or must obtain permits to work in the UK prior to application. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

Crimson Hotels is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.