Bartender

Loungers plc; Oxford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips shared equally across the team

2 days off every six weeks

Meals on shift

Wagestream pay access

50% off food & drinks

Christmas Day off

Staff party and incentives

Loungefest attendance

Job summary

Cosy Club Oxford, operated by Loungers plc, seeks a Bartender to deliver friendly service, craft beverages, and create a welcoming environment for guests. Expect varied shifts where you’ll be a barista one moment and a cocktail connoisseur the next, with opportunities to develop and progress.

Enjoy tips with the team, life‑balance benefits, meal on shift, Wagestream access, and staff events, including Loungefest and other incentives. Must be 18 or over.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ due to industry regulations.
• Experience providing friendly bar service and taking orders.
• Ability to work across shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve drinks with accuracy and flair.
• Engage with guests to create a welcoming atmosphere.
• Operate as a barista on some shifts and craft cocktails for customers.
• Maintain clean and stocked bar area throughout shift.

Skills

Customer service

Barista skills

Cocktail making

Engaging with customers

Tools

Wagestream

Job description

At Cosy Club Oxford, you can expect casual days, vibrant evenings, and weekends where we're the life and soul of the party! From brunch and coffee to dinner and drinks, our guests join us for an experience like no other.

As one of our Bartenders, you'll get a competitive and fair hourly rate with tips alongside:

• A commitment to prioritise your work life balance- including 2 days off and a weekend off every six weeks
• Fair rotas with hours spread fairly and changes kept to a minimum
• Meals on every shift and paid breaks
• Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked.
• Power over your pay with Wagestream
• 50% off food and drinks (including alcohol) from day one at all three of our brands - Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside
• Christmas Day off!
• Focus on your development and progression and a clear understanding on how you are able to do this
• Fabulous incentives to win each month - including spa breaks, trips abroad, food and drink hampers and tickets to festivals
• An invitation to the most talked-about staff party in hospitality- Loungefest!

Most importantly we will ensure you are made to feel welcome at Cosy Club Oxford.

As our Bartender, one shift, you're a barista, the next, a cocktail connoisseur. Imagine the clinking of cups as you pour our guest's chosen tea and coffee order. Then, the anticipation as you build a new cocktail before keenly interested eyes - a cocktail our guest absolutely should try. That's just how we do it, and we always anticipate our guests' needs.

Each shift will provide variety, from being a brilliant barista to a cocktail connoisseur, you will raise the bar with your personality. You will be outgoing and enjoy engaging with our customers.

Your passion determines your place with us, and your enthusiasm for wine, coffee, mocktails, or whatever you love, will see you succeed.

*Please note we can only employ staff aged 18 or over due to the nature of our business.

If you want to find out more about us, follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram @CosyClub