Bartender/Bar Server

Parker's Tavern; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Team Parties

Room & F&B discounts across Marriott

Refer a friend – up to £400

Job summary

University Arms in Cambridge is seeking a Bartender/Server for Parker’s Tavern to deliver attentive service behind the bar and on the floor. You will craft premium beverages with expertise while providing elegant table service to guests, reflecting luxury standards and a polished presence.

The role requires versatility, confidence, and a commitment to creating memorable experiences, with full-time or part-time hours available in a busy five-star setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in all aspects of spirits, cocktail creation and mixology.
• Excellent communication and guest service skills.
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Face of guest experience from arrival to departure.
• Craft cocktails, mocktails, wines, and spirits with flair.
• Provide warm, knowledgeable service and recommendations.
• Maintain a clean, well-stocked bar and support bar-floor teamwork.

Skills

Cocktail creation

Mixology

Hospitality

Attention to detail

Job description

ABOUT US

University Arms is a 192-bedroom design-led Hotel situated in the heart of Cambridge, United Kingdom. Overlooking Parker’s Piece is the Hotel’s quintessentially British Restaurant and Bar Parker’s Tavern, Library Lounge, and beautiful 272 square metre wood panelled Ballroom.

Opened in 1834 as a Coaching Inn, University Arms is Cambridge’s oldest Hotel. For 180 years, the Hotel was added to, updated, and modernised in line with the age; however, it was the reopening in 2018 after a four-year £80m full renovation that really positioned the Hotel. It is now Cambridge's 'go to’ destination, alluring visitors with the promise of a sense of modern luxury.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING

As a Bartender/Server, you will deliver attentive service both behind the bar and on the floor. You will craft premium beverages with expertise while also providing elegant table service to our guests. With a warm, polished presence and a deep understanding of luxury hospitality, you will anticipate guest needs, offer personalised recommendations, and ensure every interaction reflects our exceptional standards. This dual role requires versatility, confidence, and a commitment to creating memorable experiences in every moment.

THE DUTIES

• You’re the face of our guests’ experience, making sure that from the moment they arrive to when they leave, they’re having a memorable experience.
• Maintain the bar environment to impeccable 5-star standards
• Craft a wide range of cocktails, mocktails, wines, and spirits with consistency and flair
• Deliver exceptional customer service in a warm, welcoming environment
• Maintain a clean, organised, and well-stocked bar
• Provide knowledgeable recommendations to guests
• Work collaboratively with the bar and floor team
• Handle cash and process payments accurately
• Uphold all licensing, health & safety, and hygiene standards

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

• Previous experience in all aspects of spirits, cocktail creation, and mixology.
• Passion for hospitality – you’re all about creating memorable experiences for others.
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other, and has fun along the way.
• Have excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• The restaurant is busy all day, and so you will need to be flexible in your availability to work mornings, evenings & weekends. Full-time or part-time hours may be available.
• Having a reliable method of transportation to the hotel is essential – we have no on-site parking.

THE PERKS

As well as the opportunity to work with a fantastic team in an exceptional property, the position comes with:

• Competitive salary
• Free meals on duty
• Team Member Parties
• Room and F&B discounts across the Marriott portfolio
• Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £400 for referring them!

RIGHT TO WORK

In line with the requirements of UK immigration legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility to work will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

PAY

£12.24 per hour plus £1.60 per hour in Tronc