Bartender

Candidhospitality; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Free meals on shift

Birthday off

Wagestream access

Education subsidies

Training and support

Job summary

The Oast House Manchester is seeking a Bartender to join The Botanist's hospitality team in Manchester. You will expertly prepare and serve drinks, contribute to a welcoming atmosphere, and help create memorable experiences for guests.

Join a fast-paced environment where energy, personality and confidence shape every shift. As a Bartender, you’ll engage guests with knowledge of drinks and promotions, support bar operations, and work closely with the front-of-house team to ensure smooth service

Qualifications

• Deliver exceptional guest experiences behind the bar.
• Prepare and serve drinks to company standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized bar area and stock.
• Follow licensing, health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to standard.
• Create a warm, welcoming and engaging atmosphere for guests.
• Build rapport and deliver memorable experiences.
• Share knowledge of drinks, cocktails, and promotions confidently.
• Maintain a clean, well-stocked bar and assist with stock management.
• Work efficiently during busy services while ensuring quality.
• Collaborate with front-of-house to deliver a seamless guest experience.

Job description

Company: The Botanist

Role: Bartender

Salary: £13/hr

Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 3AY

Role Overview: To deliver exceptional, memorable guest experiences at The Oast House Manchester by expertly preparing and serving drinks, fostering a welcoming atmosphere, and building genuine connections, ensuring every guest feels valued and enjoys their visit.

The Oast House Manchester are hiring a Bartender

We're looking for Bartenders who love great hospitality, exceptional drinks and creating memorable experiences for guests.

At The Oast House Manchester, we believe hospitality is about more than serving food and drinks. It's about creating moments people remember, building genuine connections and making every guest feel welcome from the moment they arrive.

As a Bartender, you'll be at the heart of that experience. Whether you're recommending a guest's next favourite cocktail, serving drinks during a busy Friday night or helping create the atmosphere that keeps people coming back, you'll bring energy, personality and confidence to every shift.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced hospitality environment, thrives on guest interaction and takes pride in delivering great service.

What You'll Be Doing

You’ll be responsible for delivering exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high standards of service behind the bar.

Your Role Will Include

• Preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to company standards
• Creating a warm, welcoming and engaging atmosphere for guests
• Building genuine rapport and delivering memorable experiences
• Sharing knowledge of drinks, cocktails and promotions with confidence
• Maintaining a clean, organised and well-stocked bar area
• Working efficiently during busy services while maintaining quality and consistency
• Supporting stock management and daily bar operations
• Following licensing, food safety and health & safety procedures at all times
• Working closely with the wider front-of-house team to deliver a seamless guest experience

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for people who are passionate about hospitality and enjoy making people feel welcome.

You’ll ideally have experience as a Bartender, Cocktail Bartender, Bar Staff Team Member or within a customer-facing hospitality role. However, attitude, personality and a genuine passion for looking after guests are just as important as experience.

Why Join The Oast House Manchester?

We Believe Great Hospitality Starts With Great People, Which Is Why We Invest In Our Teams And Create Environments Where People Can Thrive. You’ll Receive

• 50% discount for you and up to 5 guests across our venues
• Free meals on shift
• Your birthday and the day after guaranteed off
• Access to TRONC through TiPJAR
• Wagestream financial wellbeing support and earned wage access
• Education subsidies to support personal development
• Confidential support through Hospitality Action
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support