Bartender Bartender

LGH Hotel Management; Chester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Chester seeks a talented bartender to engage with guests and prepare innovative cocktails. The ideal candidate has proven experience in a busy bar setting, excellent customer service skills, and a passion for mixology. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Employee discounts on bedroom rates

Shopping discounts

Health and death benefit plans

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within a busy bar or hospitality setting.
• Knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktail recipes with a keen interest in mixology.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure during busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Engage and delight guests while preparing their beverage orders.
• Create a welcoming atmosphere by using a dynamic personality.
• Deliver innovative and delicious cocktails that impress guests.

Skills

Customer service skills

Mixology knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Responsibilities

• Engage & Delight: Spark conversations with guests while expertly preparing their beverage orders, using upselling to enhance their experience.
• Create Smiles: Use a dynamic personality to make guests feel welcome and ensure they leave with a smile.
• Innovate & Impress: Bring a passion for mixology to the forefront, creating innovative and delicious cocktails that wow guests.
• Proven experience in a similar role within a busy bar or hospitality setting.
• Knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktail recipes with a keen interest in mixology.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to engage in conversations and suggest personalized drink recommendations.
• Positive and outgoing personality with the ability to create a welcoming and fun atmosphere for guests.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure during busy periods.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills to continually improve the guest experience.

About the Employer

Welcome to the original railway hotel. Since 1860, we've been creating wonderful experiences for discerning travellers. Situated at the gateway to Chester, we offer a stylish escape, a place to rest from your journey, and a luxurious, well-connected base to explore Chester and beyond.

Our hotel is renowned for its rich heritage and stunning public areas, where you can enjoy great food, afternoon teas, and signature cocktails. The terrace is a tranquil oasis in the heart of the city. Built opposite Chester station to serve first-class rail passengers, this hotel has an illustrious past. This brick and stucco Italianate building was considered the first skyscraper of its time. Since opening in 1860, it has hosted notable guests such as Charles Dickens, Cecil Rhodes, and Lillie Langtry. All 218 bedrooms feature superfast Wi-Fi, a TV, and 24-hour room service. The hotel also offers 8 conference rooms, ideal for events, meetings, or weddings.

LGH Hotels Management is a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western. We are a premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and help shape the future of the UK hospitality industry.

Benefits

• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across our Best Western hotel portfolio.
• Shopping discounts across groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and holidays.
• Eye care
• Free legal & money advice
• Counseling sessions
• Health & death benefit plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing tips and support through fitness videos
• Recipe ideas and advice on healthy living
• Wellbeing podcasts and TV
• Breathing exercises
• 24/7 advice and support line
• Team reward & recognition
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking