Bartender

Stonegate Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Manchester is looking for a Bartender to join their team at Ark. This role focuses on creating memorable experiences for guests, preparing high-quality drinks, and maintaining a vibrant and clean environment. Ideal candidates are guest-focused and possess a natural ability to deliver exceptional service. Enjoy perks like discounts on food and drink, VIP entry, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Reward Card for 25% off food and drink

Stonegate Xtra Rewards

VIP entry to Pubs and Bars

Hotel Discounts

Flexible working

Corporate discounts at gyms

Discounted Dental Insurance

Early access to earned wages

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older to sell alcohol.
• Guest focused and able to deliver exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and engage every guest.
• Prepare and serve high-quality drinks and cocktails.
• Make recommendations that enhance the guest experience.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Support the team in raising bartending standards.

Skills

Guest engagement

Drink and cocktail preparation

Recommendations for guest experience

Maintaining a clean environment

Job description

Location - Ark

Bartender

About Us

Stonegate Group is the UK’s largest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues,including Slug & Lettuce, Be At One, and Popworld, to name a few. We’re proud of our diverse portfolio and deeply committed to creating an inclusive culture that embraces individuality in all its forms—including neurodiversity. By fostering an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and supported, we reflect the vibrant communities we serve and empower our people to thrive.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Bartender to be what we call Party Starters at Ark. Be At One is built by bartenders and our goal is not only to train you to become the best bartender you can be, but to guide you into being a leader. You just need to be guest focussed and a natural ability to deliver service in a way that makes a night out something for our guests to remember.

Can you…

• Welcome and engage with every guest
• Prepare and serve our high-quality drinks and cocktails
• Make recommendations that elevate the guest experience
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for everyoneto enjoy.
• Support the team in continuing to raise the standards in bartending

A little bit about us…

Venues is the party animal of Stonegate Group. From iconic nightclubs such as Ark or Rosies to our fantastic LGBTQ+ bars across the UK or Latin London venues to retro-tastic clubs, there is quite literally something for everyone! Our Venues team lives and breathes the electric atmosphere with our famous tours, events and get-up-and-dance music policy. We’re looking for the people who’d be the first on the dancefloor, so if that sounds like you, we want to hear from you. Ark Manchester is one of the most popular venues on the iconic Deansgate Locks and a minute's walk from Deansgate train station and tram stop. Each night of the week offers something different, so whether our guests fancy a quiet drink overlooking the canal or want to dance with their friends to some great live DJs, Ark has something for everyone.

What's in it for you?

• Reward Card via the MiXR App – 25% off food and drink for you and ALL your friends across our Managed Pubs
• Stonegate Xtra Rewards – Online benefits portal offering discounts across the High Street and other retailers
• VIP entry to our Pubs and Bars
• Stonegate Hotel Discounts
• Flexible working
• Corporate Discounted Rates at David Lloyd and PureGym
• Discounted Dental Insurance
• Stream – Early access to your earned wages

Industry leading bartender development courses

To be considered for the Bartender position at Ark you must be 18 or over as the roles involves the sale of alcohol.

If you have a disability as outlined by the Equality Act 2010 and require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know in advance so that any support, aids or adaptations can be put in place to assist you. Please contact Ark directly.