Bartender

Maison Estelle; Witney; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hospitality establishment in Witney is seeking an experienced Mixologist to join their Bars team. The role involves preparing and serving beverages while ensuring operational excellence at the bar. Candidates should possess strong cocktail-making skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for creating exceptional guest experiences. The position offers an on-target earning potential of £32,716.96 per annum, inclusive of base salary and gratuities, with additional perks that promote well-being and team culture.

Benefits

Exclusive staff rates

Biannual socials

Birthday Wheel surprises

Stocked colleague spaces

Health cash plan

28 days holiday

Colleague Forums

Qualifications

• Experience in bartending or similar roles.
• Ability to create an exceptional experience for guests.
• Attention to detail in drink preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a wide range of beverages.
• Oversee the smooth operational running of the bar.
• Create classic and innovative drinks.

Skills

Knowledge of cocktail making

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Positive mindset

Job description

Who are we?

Estelle Manor is a rural retreat set on an 85-acre estate in Oxfordshire. The manor has four restaurants, an extraordinary 3,000 sq metre Roman-inspired spa- Eynsham Baths, 108 bedrooms and a gym with class studios and padel courts. Plus, there’s a kids’ club for the little ones and a workspace. As the countryside companion to Maison Estelle, the manor is also a ‘hosted home’, bringing people together that have plenty to say and nothing to prove.

We are looking for an experienced Mixologist to join our Bars team.

The on target earning potential for this role is £32,716.96 per annum based on a 40 hour contract - comprising of a base salary of £26,476.96, plus a qualified estimate of £6,000 in gratuities and service charge*. Please note this role is paid hourly so this is a projected salary and OTE.

Here's a bit more detail on what we see you doing in this role:

As a Bartender you will be responsible for creating an exceptional experience for our guests and members as well as overseeing the smooth operational running of the bar. Your role will include, preparing and serving a wide range of beverages, opening and closing the bar and creating classic and innovative drinks exceeding members’ needs and expectations every time.

Who we are looking for?

• Strong knowledge of cocktail making.
• Excellent communication skills and comfortable talking to colleagues, senior management and being front of house building relationships with our members and guests
• An enthusiastic team player with a positive mindset and hugely charismatic
• Excellent interpersonal, time management and organisational skills
• Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experience with keen attention to detail

What’s in it for you?

At Estelle, we prioritize your well-being and growth, offering a range of perks to enrich your experience. Enjoy exclusive staff rates, biannual socials, and Birthday Wheel surprises. Nurture your well-being with stocked colleague spaces and daily Smart Fridges. Engage in forums shaping The Estelle Way and utilise the provided uniforms and onsite seamstress support. Join us for a fulfilling journey where you are valued, supported, and celebrated.

Here at Estelle, we want to create a unified culture and sense of belonging across both Estelle Manor and Maison Estelle. We have a range of perks and benefits at your fingertips:

• Biannual company socials plus smaller social and sports groups.
• Exclusive staff rates and F&B discounts across sister properties.
• Estelleversary and Birthday Wheel gifting for all employees (including overnight stays and dinners).
• Colleague spaces stocked with food, drinks and locally sourced coffee.
• Seasonal, daily stocked Smart Fridges with freshly prepared meals while on shift.
• Added protection of our pension, health cash plan and life assurance schemes.
• 28 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, which increases with length of service.
• Colleague Forums and Sustainability Committees to help create The Estelle Way.
• Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme.
• Uniform provided, cleaned, and pressed.
• Onsite seamstresses to ensure your uniform is fitted and repaired.

About gratuities & service charge:

• Gratuities (tips) are paid on a pro-rata basis regardless of your role.
• It is estimated that in 2025, our full-time employees can expect to receive in the range of £6,000 in addition to their annual salary.