Bartender

Dakota Hotels; Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Referral bonuses

Additional holiday

Meals on duty

Job summary

Dakota Hotels in Manchester is seeking a trained and passionate Bar Tender to join our Bar team. You will prepare and serve drinks, manage garnishes and stock, and drive sales through engaging guest recommendations.

The role requires at least one year of bar experience, strong knowledge of classic cocktails, and the ability to work at pace. We offer benefits including staff discounts, wellbeing support, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year working in a bar environment.
• Strong knowledge of mixing classic cocktails.
• Understanding of responsible sale of alcohol (training provided).
• Outgoing personality with effective communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently at pace and be proactive during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve drinks per menu, including cocktails.
• Complete bar setup at start; garnish prep; glassware stock; cleaning.
• Close-down procedure and bar prep for next shift.
• Know menu options to recommend and handle allergens.
• Drive sales through guest engagement and personalized recommendations.

Skills

Cocktail mixing

Guest service

Communication

Work pace

Alcohol service

Education

Bar experience

Job description

We are Seeking a trained and passionate Bar Tender to join our Bar team.

PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and serve drinks in accordance with our menu specifications, including classic and signature cocktails. Complete bar set up at the start of a service, including preparing garnishes, stocking glassware and cleaning duties.
• Carry out full bar close-down procedure, ensuring the bar has been fully cleaned down and prepared ready for the following shift
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of food and beverage menu options to be able to offer guests recommendations, including understanding the allergens present.
• Drive sales through excellent service, genuine guest engagement, and personalised recommendations.
• Support the bar floor team proactively when required.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

The successful applicant will have/be:

• A minimum of one years working experience in a Bar environment.
• Strong foundational knowledge of mixing classic cocktails.
• Understanding of the responsible sale of alcohol, although full training will be provided.
• Be an outgoing personality with effective communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently at pace and be proactive for the duration of your shift.
• Willing and able to pour, serve and sell alcohol.
• An enthusiastic individual who will promote our culture of positivity.
• Be task oriented with a great pride for the work they do and attention to detail.
• Flexible with shift patterns and available around the needs of our business.
• Successful candidates must demonstrate having researched our brand and a genuine desire to be part of our team.

WHAT WE OFFER

In addition to being part of a culture infused with positivity and opportunity for ongoing development, tangible benefits you could enjoy when you join our team include:

FINANCIAL

• Special discounts on stays and dining at any Dakota
• Bonuses to recommend a friend to join our team and every time you are mentioned on Trip Advisor
• Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment
• Meals on duty and uniforming

WELLBEING

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program which includes free private mental health support and counselling sessions, video GP consultations and private prescription services, as well as access to daily rewards to be cashed out for shopping vouchers
• Support from our inhouse Mental Health Champions
• Family-friendly flexible working options
• Participation in meaningful initiatives such as Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning and the Walk for Wellbeing, Supporting causes that matter while connecting with colleagues

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

• Accredited, certified compliance training given on employment
• Access to a suite of external, certified resources via our Learning Management System
• Supportive continuous professional development culture with an annual appraisal and objectives, or a Personal Development Plan
• Opportunities to undertake both internal and external training courses, including potential for in-house Apprenticeships

Full terms on our benefits can be found in our Handbook.