Bartender

Dakota Hotels; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on stays and dining

Meals on duty and uniforming

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Dakota Hotels bar team in Manchester seeks a trained and passionate Bar Tender to join our Bar team, starting 1st September 2026. You will prepare and serve drinks, maintain bar setup, and provide excellent guest engagement.

We value a friendly personality, strong cocktail knowledge, and the ability to work at pace. Full training on our menu and responsible alcohol service will be provided, with opportunities for development and benefits.

Qualifications

• The applicant has at least 1 year working experience in a bar setting.
• Solid knowledge of mixing classic cocktails.
• Understanding of responsible sale of alcohol with training provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve drinks per menu, including cocktails.
• Set up bar at start of service; garnish, stock, clean.
• Close down bar and prep for next shift.
• Offer guest recommendations and upsell drinks.
• Support the bar floor team as needed.

Skills

Bar environment

Cocktail mixing

Guest service

Allergen awareness

Communication

Pace management

Job description

With a planned start date of 1st September 2026, 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.