Bartender

The Braywood; White Waltham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals

Life Assurance

Career progression

28 days holiday

Refer a friend bonus

HAPI discounts

Rewards & recognition

Workplace pension

Wellbeing program

Cycle to work

Job summary

The Braywood in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Bartender to join our team. You’ll craft innovative cocktails, deliver outstanding service, and create memorable moments for our guests at the bar.

You will mix drinks, engage guests, suggest pairings, and help develop our beverage program while maintaining bar cleanliness and safety standards.

Join a team that values craftsmanship, training, and career progression within a supportive, hospitality-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Customer service mindset and ability to engage guests
• Strong teamwork and collaborative skills
• Excellent time management and organisation
• Attention to detail in fast-paced bar environment
• Proactive approach to shifts and tasks
• Ability to work autonomously and with a team
• Commitment to safety and license compliance

Responsibilities

• Mixology: craft unique cocktails with premium ingredients
• Engage guests with recommendations and a welcoming service
• Support beverage program with new cocktails and promotions
• Maintain bar cleanliness, organisation and safety standards
• Upsell premium drinks and pairings to boost sales
• Collaborate with colleagues and manager for smooth service

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Proactive

Education

Leaving Cert level education or above

NVQ qualification or equivalent

Job description

We’re looking for a skilled and creative Bartender to join our team. You’ll craft innovative cocktails, provide outstanding service, and create memorable moments for our guests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mixology Mastery: Create unique and delicious cocktails using premium spirits and fresh ingredients.
• Guest Engagement: Interact with guests, offer drink recommendations, and ensure they have a great time at the bar.
• Beverage Program Support: Help develop our drinks menu with new and exciting cocktails and promotions.
• Bar Operations: Keep the bar clean, organised, and well-stocked while following all safety and licensing rules.
• Upselling: Suggest premium drinks and pairings to enhance the guest experience and increase sales.
• Team Collaboration: collaborate with all colleagues and your manager to ensure a smooth service.

QualificationsLeaving Cert level education or above

• NVQ qualification or equivalent
• Ability to display a real passion for food, beverage and customer service
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Hands on and proactive approach
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Excellent time management

Company DescriptionWSH Restaurants is a unique collection of stunning restaurants, bars and one hotel based in the different locations around the UK, each with its own character, offering great hospitality through exceptional food and warm, skilful service.

We aim to be the very best and set ourselves incredibly high standards because we care passionately about our food, service, people and customers.

To create individual, world-class dining destinations, united in their unwavering standards of quality and service, and revered for their uniquely refined and relaxed ambience.

How? By being a destination employer, renowned for industry-leading career development, training, and mentorship - and translating that investment in people into a culture of pride, accountability and ultimately success.

The Braywood delivers a contemporary dining experience of the highest standard, with quality underpinning every touchpoint - from directional cuisine to exceptional service, to the understated luxury of our interiors.

Quality begins with a team that is passionate, motivated, and accountable - and that's why we offer industry-leading training, development and mentorship, placing our people at the cutting edge of world-class hospitality, and equipping them with the skills to create a truly special experience for our guests.

Find out more about The Braywood by visiting our website

• Complimentary meals during shifts
• Life Assurance
• Unrivalled opportunities for progression within the company.
• 28 days holiday, increasing with length of service.
• Recommend a friend scheme with great bonuses for individual referrals.
• Exclusive access to our HAPI scheme which offers everyday discounts including money off gym. memberships, travel, online shopping, gadgets and much more.
• Reward programmes, long service awards, employee recognition and performance incentives.
• Enrolment into workplace pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme and access to wellbeing hub.
• Cycle to Work Scheme