Bartender

Apex Hotels; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hotel chain in the Scottish Highlands is looking for a Bartender to join their team. The role involves preparing and serving beverages, maintaining bar cleanliness, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have a passion for drinks and the ability to multitask while delivering memorable guest experiences. This position offers numerous benefits, including a referral bonus and employee discounts.

Benefits

29 days holiday

Training and development from day one

Employee events and celebrations

In-house company interactive employee communication APP

Healthy meals while working

Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Has knowledge of Whisky, Wines and Spirits.
• Can deliver excellent standards.
• Uses initiative.
• Is self-aware and able to evaluate your own work.
• Holds a genuine desire to provide the best service to our guests.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with recipes.
• Share your Whisky knowledge with guests.
• Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar.
• Assist in stock ordering and replenishment.

Skills

Knowledge of Whisky, Wines and Spirits

Excellent customer service

Ability to multitask

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Why Join Pine Trees Hotel?

Experience a warm welcome in the Scottish Highlands. Join us at Pine Trees Hotel as our new Bartender and embrace the very best of Scottish culture. Nestled in the heart of Pitlochry, we invite everyone who joins our team to help us create a traditional Coorie lifestyle that reflects the natural beauty and serenity of our surroundings. At Pine Trees, we want our team and our guests to step away from the hustle and bustle and take in the breath-taking scenery within our 10-acre woodland estate.

You will work with a fantastic team with a strong focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences. We will help you to develop your skills and passions whilst offering boundless warmth and hospitality. Bringing your own ideas and creativity to this Bartender role, you will assist us to guide the guest experience beyond the expectation.

Benefits

• 29 days holiday
• Training and development from day one
• Employee events and celebrations
• Inhouse company interactive employee communication APP
• Healthy meals to enjoy while you're working.
• Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial Wellbeing App Wagestream, allowing you the flexibility to get paid earlier than your normal monthly pay date.
• £200 referral bonus when your friends or family join the team.

Following your first successful 3 months, you’ll also receive ……

• Access to our discounts and wellbeing platform “Treat Yourself Here”, unlocking savings and experiences for you and your family.
• Involvement in our employee recognition schemes
• Long service recognition
• Probation pass and annual anniversary complimentary guest experience overnight stay and dinner for two
• 50% discount in our restaurants
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted room rates for employees, friends, and family
• Spa treatments and product discounts
• Life Assurance cover

Your Role

As a Bartender, you will contribute to achieving profitability and quality goals. This role is focused on, but not limited to, the hotel bar where you will be responsible for the setup, service and the closedown of the bar department. You will also be responsible for the service of both food and drinks to guests. You will be multiskilled across the Food & Beverage department ensuring a smooth delivery of service to all guests. You will have a passion for drinks, and enjoy creating unique, storytelling cocktails which will add to the great memories we hope our guests leave with.

As Bartender your role will involve:

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consistent with Apex drink recipes.
• Share your Whisky knowledge to our interested guests.
• Prepare coffees for our guests and offer excellent table service.
• Record drink orders promptly and accurately after receipt.
• Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar including counters, sinks, utensils, shelves and storage areas.
• Receive and serve food orders to guest in the bar.
• Report all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to your manager.
• Assist in stock ordering, restocking and replenishment of inventory and supplies.
• Be available to multitask as needed, to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by your manager or immediate supervisor.

We will support you by giving you the platform to develop, learn & shine!

We ask of you:

• Has knowledge of Whisky, Wines and Spirits.
• Can deliver excellent standards.
• Uses initiative.
• Is self-aware and able to evaluate your own work.
• Has a customer service attitude.
• Has the ability to multi-task and provides excellent attention to detail.
• Holds a genuine desire to provide the best service to our guests.

We look forward to receiving your application for this role and welcoming you into our warm and friendly team and our haven within the Scottish Highlands.