Bartender

IHG - Kimpton Clocktower Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A luxury hotel establishment in Manchester is seeking a Bartender to join their vibrant team on a part-time basis. Responsibilities include preparing and serving drinks, maintaining a clean bar, and providing exceptional service. Ideal candidates should have bartending experience, a passion for customer service, and the ability to thrive in a busy environment. This role offers competitive pay and various benefits including meals during shifts and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Extensive training and career progression

Meals whilst on duty

28 days holiday per year, increasing up to 33 days

Company sick pay and life insurance

Amazing discounts for hotels and restaurants

Refer a Friend programme

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering great service and a mixologist by trade.
• Previous experience as bartender / cocktail bartender.
• Experience working with customers in a busy environment.
• Willingness to learn new things and work as part of a wide hotel team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a variety of drinks in a busy bar environment.
• Maintain a clean and well-stocked bar area.
• Provide exceptional customer service to guests.
• Handle cash and credit transactions responsibly.

Skills

Mixology

Customer service

Cash handling

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

A fantastic opportunity for a Bartender to join our funky team at The Refuge – Kimpton Clocktower on a part‑time basis!

You will earn £12.85 per hour, plus service charge.

Explore our Instagram pages: @therefugemcr & @kimptonclocktower.

The Refuge is a vibrant and bustling establishment in the heart of Manchester, renowned for its exceptional restaurant and bar experience. Nestled in the historic Kimpton Clocktower, we pride ourselves on delivering top‑notch service and unforgettable experiences to our guests.

Kimpton Clocktower is about providing a contemporary luxury hotel experience while building heartfelt human connections with guests and colleagues – we call it Stay Human.

Benefits

• Becoming part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family, one of the world’s leading hotel companies – which means global opportunities.
• Extensive training, opportunities for career progression across the world, plus 2 paid days volunteering per year with a cause of your choice.
• Wagestream – a financial wellbeing app allowing you to save, track and withdraw your pay as you earn it.
• Taxi subsidy for shifts starting or ending between 23:00–06:00.
• Meals whilst on duty.
• 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, increasing up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro‑Rated).
• Company sick pay and life insurance for all employees.
• Amazing discounts for our hotels and restaurants around the world.
• Discounts from over 15,000 stores – all from retail to cinema.
• Refer a Friend programme – bring your friends and enjoy generous rewards.

Responsibilities

As a bartender, you will be responsible for preparing and serving a variety of alcoholic and non‑alcoholic drinks, maintaining a clean and well‑stocked bar, and providing exceptional customer service. You will also handle cash and credit transactions, adhere to responsible alcohol service policies, and collaborate with other hotel departments.

Requirements

• Passion for delivering great service and a mixologist by trade.
• Previous experience as bartender / cocktail bartender.
• Experience working with customers in a busy environment.
• Willingness to learn new things and work as part of a wide hotel team.

Culture & Values

At Kimpton, we share a mission to make lives better through heartfelt human connections. Our colleagues are empowered to act from the heart, going above and beyond to create personalized experiences for guests.

Our passion is YOU—come as you are! We value authenticity, individuality, and creativity.

Legal & Equality

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business, providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual’s race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants crafts unique destinations that kindle heartfelt human connections. Our bespoke spaces blend spirit, style and delight to create an addictive culture of refined irreverence where locals, visitors & colleagues seamlessly connect.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit? Apply today and start your journey with us.