Bartender

Grantley Hall; Ripon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly service charge

31 days holiday

Earnings access before payday (Stream)

Free parking

Complimentary meals on duty

Discounted live-in accommodation

Team events & incentives

Refer a Friend up to £1000

Employee wellbeing support programme

Grantley Academy development

Annual volunteering days

Job summary

Grantley Hall in the North Yorkshire countryside seeks a talented Bartender to deliver five-star bar service, craft wines, whiskies and cocktails, and maintain immaculate beverage standards.

You will be part of a luxury hospitality team, contributing to memorable guest experiences across our bars and restaurants. The role requires a hands-on, guest-centric mindset with flexible shifts and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Hands-on approach to work and willingness to learn.
• Passionate about hospitality and guest service.
• Detail oriented with a drive for standards.
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest standards of service, drinks preparation and bar organisation.
• Deliver efficient service of drinks, creating a professional and memorable guest experience.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of our beverage offerings to inform guests.
• Meticulously measure drinks, follow recipes and present them immaculately.
• Keep the bar area clean and well-organised, prep ingredients for service.
• Contribute to development of new drinks and offerings.
• Upsell and encourage the team to do the same at every opportunity.
• Interact with guests warmly, exceeding expectations and supporting a five-star stay.
• Various shift patterns and hours are available.

Skills

Hands on

Hospitality passion

Detail oriented

Positive attitude

Deadline & pressure management

Excellent communication

Guest-first mindset

Initiative & teamwork

Tools

Bar operations

Drink knowledge

Job description

Job Introduction

Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.

Nestled in the North Yorkshire countryside, Grantley Hall is a five-star, 17th-century property offering a blend of stately grandeur and contemporary luxury. A leader in luxury hospitality, it was the first UK hotel to achieve Hospitality Assured World Class Status and also received a Two MICHELIN Key Distinction in 2024. As a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and PoB Hotels, it features 47 opulent rooms and suites, five restaurants, three bars, an award-winning spa, and a cutting-edge gym, making Grantley Hall a truly distinctive luxury experience. The hotel is also a member of Forbes Travel Guide which recognises a commitment to service excellence across the globe.

Key Responsibilities

• Consistently provide the highest standards of service, drinks preparation and bar organisation, always seeking to exceed our guests' expectations
• Bring a dynamic, warm and friendly service to our bars; preparing wines, whisky and cocktails
• Deliver efficient service of drinks, providing a professional and memorable experience for all our guests
• Have extensive knowledge of our Beverage offering to be provide guests with product information
• Meticulous in preparing drinks; accurately measuring, following recipes and making sure they're presented immaculately
• Maintain a clean and well-organised bar area, including preparing fresh ingredients for service
• Be creative and contribute to the development of new drinks and offerings
• Proficiently up selling and encouraging other team members to do the same at every opportunity
• Interacting with our guests, always warm, professional, helpful and doing everything you can to exceed their expectations; playing your part in making their stay with us five-star standards

Key Skills, Qualities & Experience

• Hands on approach to work, always being productive and looking to improve
• Passionate about hospitality
• Detail orientated and drives standards
• Possess a positive attitude and a desire to learn
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Friendly, courteous and helpful with excellent communication skills
• Motivated to go the extra mile for guests and colleagues
• Use of own initiative with willingness to go above and beyond in supporting the wider Grantley Hall team

Various shift patterns and working hours are available.

Benefits

Grantley Hall offers a wide range of benefits and opportunities for all employees:

A monthly service charge - typically £3,400 annually

31 days holiday increasing to 33 days with length of service

Access to earnings before payday (Stream)

Holiday Buy/Sell Scheme

Free parking

Complimentary meals when on duty

Discounted modern and spacious live-in accommodation

Celebrating success! Company parties, winter award ceremonies and team events and incentives through the year. We also celebrate training achievements, birthdays, babies, marriages and so much more...

Team appreciation and wellbeing activities - Team member of the month awards, BBQ's, ice cream van, team massages, competitions & prizes, seasonal gifts, flu jabs

Grantley Hall discounts - 50% off food and 20% off beverage, £100 B&B for employees (£150 B&B for friends and family), 20% off spa and gift shop products

Access to hundreds of exclusive employee benefits, rewards and discounts targeted specifically at the hospitality sector. We support our employees do more with their money and help their wellbeing be providing access to a wide range of stand out well being support.

Discounted hotel stays with Pride of Britain hotels

Complimentary bespoke uniform and annual shoe allowance

Free sight tests for those eligible

Onsite Team Gym with professional induction

Refer a Friend Scheme where you can earn up to £1000

24/7 Employee Assistance Support line and online portal supporting 'mind, money, move, munch'

Grantley Academy to support your development

Annual paid volunteering days