Bartender

The Store Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Store Oxford is seeking a proactive and service-driven Bartender to enhance the guest experience in a luxury hotel. This full-time role involves providing exceptional service, preparing cocktails, and engaging with guests, contributing to the hotel's vibrant atmosphere.

Benefits

Flexible rotas for work-life balance

Meals provided on duty

Ongoing training and development

25% off treatments in our spa

Employee discounts at local businesses

Royal Cars taxi discount

Refer a Friend Scheme

Access to health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar hospitality environment is ideal.
• Knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and provide outstanding service.
• Prepare quality cocktails and manage reservations.
• Ensure a positive guest experience in the bar.

Skills

Customer Service

Cocktail Preparation

Knowledge of Beverages

Education

Certification in Hospitality

Job description

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The Store Hotel is a new lifestyle luxury hotel set in the heart of Oxford. We sit in the building of the historic department store and Oxford institution, Boswells. Our 101-bedroom hotel will delight guests with a sense of curiosity and wonder, reflecting the rich heritage of the building’s former life.

At The Store, Oxford, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers that inspire! We’re passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences, and we’re looking for a warm, proactive, and service-driven professional to help us continue raising the bar.

Our growing team is already full of dedicated and passionate professionals working hard to see The Store bring a new and refreshed lifestyle luxury hotel experience to the city of Oxford.

The Bars

We have two bars, perfect for any season or occasion. Our vast statement bar is located on the ground floor, with street views and an adjacent fireside snug. The other is an unexpected rooftop terrace with breath taking views over the Oxford skyline and its iconic dreaming spires.

Does this role appeal to you?

Are you passionate about creating exceptional experiences? Are you ready to be part of a dynamic in a contemporary hotel in the centre of Oxford?

Step
into the spotlight as a Bartender at The Store,
Oxford.

Here’s
what the role is all about:

As
a bartender you will play a vital role in providing exceptional service and experiences
for our guests. By setting the positive tone for every guest’s experience, you
will help ensure the success of the hotel’s food and beverage operations.

The
role contains everything you might expect, including welcoming guests into the main
bar and our rooftop bar, taking reservations, providing outstanding service, production
of quality cocktails and answering any queries and questions our guests may
have.

All
bartenders will be expected to achieve and display a sufficient level of
knowledge regarding our beer, wine, and spirit offerings.

Ideal
candidates will have experience in a similar hospitality environment.

A
degree of certification in hospitality or related field preferred, but not
necessary.

This role covers weekdays, evenings and weekends as well as bank holidays.

**This role is full time 40 hours per week**

Location:Oxford
Employment Type:Full time contract
Shift:On a rota basis (including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays)

• Flexible rotas - we understand the importance of work life balance
• Delicious meals on duty 11am and 5pm
• Ongoing training provided - both in house and external
• Career progression and development - we invest in our people
• Royal Cars taxis 50% discount to and from work
• Refer a Friend Scheme receive £250 for the referral (£500 if you refer chefs)
• Review bonus £25 per mention
• Access to Wagestream
• 25% off treatments in our spa and 50% off products
• Discount on rooms and food and beverage
• Hospitality Rewards: access to health and wellbeing benefits, online GP, Health Heros mental health support, and high street discounts, 35% off gyms all over the uk and 50% off at nationwide cinemas
• Opportunities to win raffle prizes
• Exceptional induction game and programme - this is the most fun you will have on your induction day - we promise!
• Opportunities to socialise and celebrate big moment together - birthdays, work anniversaries and big life moments!
• Team Awards
• Fundraising initiatives - we support the community and like to give back, in 2023 and 2024 we walked for wellbeing supporting Hospitality Action.
• Go green - come and work with a company that are committed to creating a greener planet, by looking at how we can reduce our carbon footprint - we have a green team who ensure we are on track, come and play your part in that.

As the hotel grows more benefits will become available.

We’ve got 4Brand Pillarsthat will also help you thrive:

Legacy- The Store celebrates its rich history as a beloved department store, in the heart of Oxford, and pays tribute to the building’s past by carrying forward a legacy of enchanting guests with a sense of delight and wonder.

Discovery- Like its predecessor, The Store is a place of discovery, offering a myriad of spaces to explore and uncover, from the luxurious spa to its diverse range of dining experiences, window displays and seasonal pop-ups.

Innovation -The Store is more than just a hotel it’s a hub of innovation and change that constantly seeks to improve the guest experience through varying design, evolving installations and innovative food, drink and services.

Community -As a former pillar of the community, The Store remains committed to supporting and engaging with the local community through various initiatives and events that bring people together.

At The Store, we value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment as we believe diversity fosters a more innovative, creative, dynamic, and nurturing culture. We are striving to create a culture that fully represents our four brand pillars: Legacy, Discovery, Innovation and Community – including all the communities we serve.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, family or parental status, or disability status.