Bartender

The Alfriston Hotel; Waldron; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tronc top up

Wagestream access

28 days holiday including birthday

Staff meals on shift

Discounted rates across our hotels and

Job summary

The Alfriston Hotel, a 41-bedroom property on the South Downs, is seeking a highly energetic Bartender to join our Food and Beverage team. You will deliver outstanding service, craft drinks with care, and help create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for all guests.

We offer an excellent starting salary or hourly rate with generous tronc, comprehensive training, progression opportunities, and staff benefits including Wagestream access and holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• Experience in bartending or guest-oriented service.
• Strong communication and hospitality mindset.
• Ability to deliver high standards of service in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve drinks to guests with accuracy and flair.
• Maintain bar stock, manage mise-en-place and cleanliness.
• Deliver warm, welcoming guest interactions and upsell where appropriate.
• Collaborate with the F&B team to ensure smooth service during shifts.

Skills

Bartending

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

We are looking for a highly energetic Bartender to join our Food and Beverage team at The Alfriston, South Downs.

Our 41-bedroom hotel which has been beautifully redesigned dates to the 14th century
and is tucked away in the storybook village of Alfriston where the rolling
South Downs meet the winding Cuckmere River.

Our hotel
features a stunning function room, The 1554 Brasserie, Godfrey’s Bar, which
includes a terrace to enjoy the revamped herb and vegetable plots across the
hotel gardens. Our Orangery serves breakfast and afternoon tea daily with views
over the rear gardens, and our Signet spa includes a heated outdoor swimming
pool with plenty of space to unwind, inside you’ll find a steam room, sauna,
and intimate treatment rooms.

We can offer you:

• An amazing opportunity of
  joining and being part of a very exciting adventure.
• An excellent starting salary or
  hourly rate, plus generous tronc to top up your monthly earnings.
• Access personalised training,
  buddy programmes, clear career paths and genuine opportunities for your
  development.
• Discounted rates across our
  restaurants and hotels for you, family and friends to enjoy.
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of
  your pay before pay date, and save directly from your salary.
• 28 days’ holiday + birthday off
  (including Bank Holidays).
• Team recognition programme to
  celebrate your achievements.
• Referral bonus scheme for
  recommending top talent - earn up to £300.
• Flexible scheduling without
  split shifts.
• Complimentary team meals on
  shift.
• Long Service Awards - lunches
  for two with all the trimmings, complimentary room stays with breakfast
  and dinner, Lion King tickets to the West End, and so much more.
• Industry supplier trips and
  visits, as well as access to masterclasses and workshops.
• Flexibility to move across our
  Group, as you develop with us.
• Access to apprenticeships and
  accredited qualifications up to Level 4.

You will:

• Have a passion for offering standards of excellence to our guests.
• Have a huge passion for delivering great food, fine wine and a warm and friendly welcome.
• Possess great communication skills.
• Have a thirst for knowledge and self-development.
• The desire to work in a fast paced and energetic workplace.
• Be looking for career progression through our training and support.
• Have experience in a similar role or are hungry to learn!

At Signet Collection, we believe that our appearance reflects the luxury and elegance our guests expect when they stay with us. As you consider joining our team, we want to remind you of the importance of presenting yourself in a way that reflects our style of hospitality; warm, charming, and polished.

So, if you are dedicated to making each and every guest experience unequivocally brilliant, and have what it takes, we would love to meet you!