Bartender

White Rabbit Projects; Oxford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Cocktail training

Staff dining benefits

Hotel discounts

Job summary

The Randolph, Oxford, is seeking casual bartenders to join our iconic hotel bar. You will craft cocktails, mix drinks and deliver warm, personal service to guests and locals, with flexible shifts that fit around study, work or life commitments.

Earn an attractive OTE of £14.65 per hour and gain hands-on training in cocktails and service from an experienced team. Benefits include staff dining, hotel discounts across White Rabbit Hospitality properties, and real opportunities to pick up more hours

Qualifications

• Bar or hospitality experience is useful; attitude matters most and training is provided.
• Genuine love of looking after people and creating great experiences.
• Energy, positivity, and calm under pressure during busy shifts.
• Team player willing to help out wherever needed.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving cocktails, wines, beers and spirits to a consistently high standard.
• Delivering warm, attentive service to hotel guests, locals and visitors.
• Sharing knowledge of the drinks menu and making confident recommendations.
• Keeping the bar clean, stocked and service-ready throughout every shift.
• Supporting opening and closing duties, including cash handling and till procedures.
• Following licensing laws, responsible service practices, and food safety standards.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Right attitude

Customer service

Team player

Job description

asual Bartender – The Randolph, Oxford | Flexible Hours | OTE £14.65 per hour

Love a busy bar, a great cocktail and a guest who leaves happier than they arrived? Pull up a stool – this one’s for you.

The Randolph is one of Oxford’s most iconic addresses. For over 150 years it’s been the place where students celebrate, academics debate, and visitors from around the world come to soak up the city. Behind our bars, every shift is different, and every guest has a story. We’re looking for casual bartenders who want flexible hours at a hotel that’s anything but ordinary.

The Randolph is part of White Rabbit Hospitality, a growing multi-brand hospitality group with hotels, restaurants and bars across the UK and Lisbon. We back brilliant people, invest in their skills, and give them room to grow. Joining The Randolph means joining a group with real ambition and a genuine belief that great hospitality starts with a great team.

This isn’t a “pour and go” bar job. You’ll be crafting drinks in a historic, beautiful setting, getting to know regulars and first-time visitors alike, and learning from a team that takes real pride in what they do. Whether you’re a student looking for shifts that fit around lectures, an experienced bartender wanting extra hours, or someone starting out who’s eager to learn, we’ll fit around you.

At White Rabbit Hospitality, everything we do is guided by four values: Hospitality is at our core; We do the right thing; We pursue excellence; and We are all entrepreneurs. Together they sit behind one simple ethos: work hard and be kind.

Our Values – In Every Service

HOSPITALITY IS AT OUR CORE – You make people feel welcome before they’ve even ordered. A warm hello, a great recommendation, a name remembered from last week: that’s what keeps guests coming back.

WE DO THE RIGHT THING – You serve responsibly, look out for your teammates, and are honest when something goes wrong. You know that trust is built behind the bar as much as in front of it.

WE PURSUE EXCELLENCE – A perfectly balanced cocktail, a spotless back bar, a pint poured properly. You care about the details because guests notice them, even when they don’t say so.

WE ARE ALL ENTREPRENEURS – You spot the chance to recommend something special, suggest a new serve, or make a quiet night busier. You treat the bar like it’s yours.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Preparing and serving cocktails, wines, beers and spirits to a consistently high standard
• Delivering warm, attentive service to hotel guests, locals and visitors
• Sharing knowledge of the drinks menu and making confident recommendations
• Keeping the bar clean, stocked and service-ready throughout every shift
• Supporting opening and closing duties, including cash handling and till procedures
• Following licensing laws, responsible service practices, and food safety and allergen standards
• Working closely with the wider food and beverage team to deliver seamless service across the hotel

What Do You Need?

• Bar or hospitality experience is a bonus, but the right attitude matters more; we’ll train you
• A genuine love of looking after people and creating great experiences
• Energy, positivity and the ability to keep calm when the bar is three deep
• A team player who’s happy to help out wherever needed
• Availability for evening and weekend shifts
• Right to Work in the United Kingdom

What We Offer:

Aside from an OTE of £14.65 per hour, we provide:

• Flexible, casual shifts that fit around your studies, other work or lifestyle
• Training in cocktails, service and drinks knowledge from an experienced team
• Staff dining benefits and hotel discounts across White Rabbit Hospitality properties
• The chance to work in one of Oxford’s most famous and beautiful hotels
• A friendly, supportive team that celebrates good work
• Real opportunities to pick up more hours, progress or move across the group

White Rabbit Hospitality is a group on the move. With brands including Rusacks St Andrews and The Graduate Cambridge, there’s plenty of room to grow. For the right person, a casual shift at The Randolph could be the start of something much bigger.

Ready to Join the Team Behind the Bar?

If you’re friendly, hard-working and ready to make every guest’s night, we want to hear from you.