Bartender

Harri; Windsor; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free hotel breaks

Wellbeing benefits

Cycle to work

Maternity leave

Learning and development

Free meals on duty

Job summary

Pennington’s, a brand-new British Brasserie within the historic Castle Hotel in Windsor, is seeking charismatic Bartenders to set the standard from day one. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love creating memorable guest experiences, we want to hear from you.

As a Bartender you will craft cocktails and drinks, deliver warm service, learn the drinks menu, work with the team to ensure smooth shifts, and contribute to an atmosphere guests return for, with generous benefits and

Qualifications

• Previous experience behind a busy bar is preferred.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Passion for cocktails and hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve cocktails, wines, beers, and classic drinks.
• Provide warm, attentive service in a high-energy brasserie.
• Learn the drinks menu and make confident recommendations.
• Collaborate with floor and kitchen teams to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Bar experience

Customer service

Calm under pressure

Cocktails

Job description

Bartender – Castle Hotel, Windsor - £26,650 per annum (40 hours pw) / £12.81 per hour plus TRONC and superb benefits.

As part of Sutton 1079, we belong to a modern British enterprise shaped by stewardship, knowledge and a long-term perspective. Across hospitality, property and agriculture, we care for places with character and potential, creating businesses that are designed to thrive for generations.

Our vision of one team, peak performance reflects a shared commitment to purpose, capability and continual improvement. We believe great work comes from people who feel trusted, supported and connected to something meaningful.

Family-owned and guided by the Sutton family, we take a considered approach to growth, investing in our people as thoughtfully as we invest in our businesses. Through learning, development and opportunities for progression, we help individuals build rewarding and lasting careers.

Above all, we are creating environments where people can grow, contribute with confidence and take pride in what they achieve together.

We invite you to be part of the next chapter.

Penningtons Brasserie and Bar sits at the heart of the Castle Hotel, shaped by Windsor, its history and the people who bring it to life. We welcome hotel guests and locals with the same warmth, creating experiences that feel thoughtful, relaxed and genuinely cared for. Inspired by the seasons, Penningtons brings together exceptional ingredients, timeless surroundings and hospitality that is both confident and unpretentious.

Great hospitality is a shared craft. Our team, our partners and our suppliers work together with care and purpose, paying attention to the details that matter. From every plate to every conversation, collaboration and consideration sit at the heart of what we do.

As part of Sutton 1079, we belong to a modern British enterprise built on stewardship, knowledge and the long view. It's a place where people are trusted to grow, valued for their contribution and supported in building rewarding careers. Together, we take pride in creating experiences that endure and in caring for places with character and purpose.

About the role:

Join the team at Pennington’s, a brand-new British Brasserie within the historic Castle Hotel. We’re looking for charismatic, energetic Bartenders to help us set the standard from day one. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love creating memorable guest experiences, and have a passion for great drinks and hospitality, we want to hear from you.

As a Bartender at Pennington’s, you won’t just be pouring drinks — you’ll be a key part of the atmosphere and experience that brings guests back time and time again. You’ll be:

• Crafting the Experience:Preparing and serving cocktails, wines, beers, and classic drinks with consistency and flair.
• Delivering Excellence:Providing warm, attentive service in a stylish, high-energy brasserie environment.
• Knowing Your Craft:Learning our drinks menu, wine list, and seasonal offerings inside out to make confident recommendations.
• Building the Vibe:Creating a welcoming bar atmosphere for locals, hotel guests, and visitors alike.
• Working as One Team:Collaborating closely with the floor and kitchen teams to ensure smooth service throughout every shift.

What We’re Looking For:

• You’re a natural people person with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Previous experience behind a busy bar, in an independent restaurant, brasserie, or hospitality venue is a big plus — but great energy and work ethic matter just as much.
• You stay calm under pressure and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
• Passionate about cocktails, wine, spirits, and delivering great hospitality.
• Comfortable working a mix of shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Long term commitment.

Our Benefits

• - Free and discounted hotel breaks - From the first day of service, you can benefit from a free break of one/two days in any Sutton 1079 hotel, in a 12-month period. Additionally you, your family and your friends are also entitled to discounted stays across all of our hotels and dining in our restaurants.
• - Heka benefits platform – your access to Heka begins from day one and is pre-loaded with a balance of £150 to use against a wide range of wellness focussed products, experiences and schemes including health cash plans and gym memberships.
• - Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work, tech and electric vehicles (T&Cs apply)
• - Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave (26 weeks at 90% for expectant mothers, four weeks leave at 90% for fathers)
• - Loyalty awards, annual social and celebration events.
• - Learning and Development - An extensive range of training opportunities are available to facilitate your personal development.
• - Wisdom Wellbeing - A confidential service offering C therapy, up-to-date information, support and advice on a broad range of subjects.
• - Subsidised Learning Courses - We encourage your learning and development so would like to contribute to courses you would like us to explore.
• We also provide you with all the basic benefits such as free nutritious and tasty meals on duty, complimentary on-site parking (where available), and bespoke uniforms where appropriate.

At the Sutton 1079, we are an inclusive, natural, generous, ethical and diverse group of people, we celebrate human relationships and kinship. We enable our people, to make the place.