Bartender

Company of Cooks; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Company of Cooks as a Bartender at Southbank Centre, a role focused on delivering excellent drink service with a creative touch. This position offers competitive pay, a dynamic work environment, and numerous benefits to enhance your career in hospitality.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Eye care

Wellbeing strategy including Employee Assistance Programme

Family friendly support

Holiday purchase scheme

Regular social events

Volunteering days

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Passion for mixology and hospitality.
• Ability to create memorable experiences.
• Friendly and efficient service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a variety of beverages.
• Maintain a clean and organized bar area.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with inventory.

Skills

Mixology

Customer Service

Inventory Management

Job description

Craft, Creativity and Community - we are Company of Cooks! These are our values, and they go far beyond corporate waffle. In fact, they set the tone for everything we do. Company of Cooks have been working with some of the UK’s most cherished venues since 1996, delighting customers and clients alike with great food and drinks, brilliant service and an absolute focus on the details that make good restaurants, cafes and bars, great ones. In October 2019 the company was brought into the CH&CO family. The completion of the deal saw Company of Cooks become the group’s go-to operators in heritage and performance venues, art galleries and destinations. We are excited to be recruiting for a Bartender based at Southbank Centre.

Location: Southbank Centre
Rate of Pay: From £14.00 per hour
Shift Pattern: 5 over 7, 40 hours per week, Variable hours. Day & Evening shifts available

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, from classic cocktails to innovative signature drinks.
• Provide friendly and efficient service, ensuring guests feel welcome and well taken care of.
• Maintain a clean and organized bar area, adhering to all health and safety regulations.
• Monitor stock levels, assist with inventory management, and collaborate with management on ordering supplies.
• Offer expert recommendations on drink pairings and menu items.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure seamless service.
• Assist in creating and updating drink menus, incorporating seasonal trends and customer preferences.
• Support your team during busy periods, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Share your knowledge and expertise with fellow team members to help them grow and develop their skills.

If you’re passionate about mixology, hospitality, and creating memorable experiences, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the FBK team!

What's in it for you?

Working with Company of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• Volunteering days
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Company of Cooks officially formed part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd in 2020.