Bartender

Gilpin Hotel & Lake House; Windermere; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel and restaurant in Windermere is seeking an experienced Bartender to ensure exceptional guest experiences. You will prepare high-quality drinks, maintain bar cleanliness, and assist with stock management. With a focus on teamwork and attention to detail, you will create memorable moments for our guests. Competitive salary with potential gratuities and a range of employee benefits offered.

Benefits

Canteen

Company events

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Free or subsidised travel

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous bar experience in a similar establishment.
• Understanding of spirits and liquors.
• Ability to follow food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve drinks to guests in the restaurant.
• Make signature cocktails efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.

Skills

Cocktail preparation

Mixology knowledge

Food safety understanding

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

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At Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, we proudly offer two distinct luxury establishments situated on separate estates, yet operated seamlessly as one cohesive team. Whether you opt for the laid-back ambiance of Gilpin Hotel or the distinct combination of hotel and country house at Gilpin Lake House, your experience with us is designed to be effortlessly harmonious.

Gilpin Hotel & Lake House are part of the prestigious Pride of Britain Hotels and we are proud to be one of the 580 members of Relais & Châteaux, an association of worldwide independent hotel and restaurant owners.

The main responsibility of our Bartender is to ensure that our service runs smoothly and efficiently, providing exceptional guest experience. A Bartender will assist in preparing the bar for service, serving food and preparing drinks to a high standard , maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards and ensuring guest satisfaction throughout.

The Bartender plays a crucial role in ensuring the guests have a pleasant and memorable experience, and therefore a keen eye for detail and enjoyment of working in a team-oriented environment is essential.

• Makes signature cocktails efficiently to the correct specifications
• Prepares off-menu drinks for guests using mixology knowledge
• Maintains the bar back area throughout the service, ensuring the beverage items in the restaurant are topped up throughout service
• Hosts the lounge throughout the afternoon, making drinks and organising beverage room services
• Prepares and serves drinks to guests in the restaurant with a high level of hospitality
• Maintains stock levels by monitoring and passing on any orders that need to be placed
• Assists the sommelier team in the maintenance of wastage and stock transfer sheets
• Sets up and closes down the bar at the start / end of each day
• Previous bar experience in a similar establishment.
• Understanding of spirits and liquors.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards and the ability to follow them strictly.
• Understands the importance of allergens and the potential effect that they can have, ensuring that food is safe for customers with food allergies.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to effectively collaborate with the kitchen team.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as per the demands of the restaurant.

Salary: from £28,665 to £31,005

Gratuities are allocated on a points basis, depending on development tiers. Although variable, average levels are projected as being from £240 to £550 per month.

Hours: 45 hours per week.

• Canteen
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free or subsidised travel
• On-site parking

Relocation assistance may be available

Staff transport provided free between staff houses and hotel