Bartender Bartender

LGH Hotels Management Ltd; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality group is seeking an enthusiastic bartender to prepare innovative cocktails and engage warmly with guests at their hotel in Chigwell. Successful candidates will have proven experience in a similar role and a passion for mixology. The hotel offers a supportive work environment with various employee benefits including discounts and free meals on duty.

Benefits

Employee discounts on hotel rates

Shopping discounts

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within a busy bar or hospitality setting.
• A positive and outgoing personality with the ability to create a welcoming atmosphere.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and serve exceptional drinks that delight guests.
• Engage in conversations and suggest personalized drink recommendations.
• Maintain strong attention to detail during busy periods.

Skills

Knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktail recipes

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Engage & Delight: Spark conversations with guests while expertly preparing their beverage orders, using your upselling magic to enhance their experience.

Create Smiles: Your dynamic personality will shine through, making our guests feel welcome and ensuring they leave with a smile.

Innovate & Impress: Bring your passion for mixology to the forefront, creating innovative and delicious cocktails that wow our guests.

We are located in the London Chigwell Prince Regent Hotel, part of the Signature Collection By Best Western. It's within walking distance of Woodford train station, meaning you can be in the heart of London within 30 minutes. Superbly located for the O2, Epping Forest, and the Olympic Park, our splendid listed Georgian manor offers a lot.

The property features 62 bedrooms and serves as a chic wedding venue with a civil ceremonies licence. It also has five meeting rooms with a capacity for up to 350 delegates. The hotel has a strong reputation for organizing large conferences, corporate dinners, parties, and celebrations.

Are you a cocktail connoisseur, capable of crafting the perfect Singapore Sling, a zesty Mojito, or a legendary Vodka Martini? If so, we want you to shake things up at our hotel as a bartender!

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Passionate about creating and serving exceptional drinks that delight guests
• Proven experience in a similar role within a busy bar or hospitality setting
• Knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktail recipes and a keen interest in mixology
• Excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to engage in conversations with guests and suggest personalized drink recommendations
• A positive and outgoing personality with the ability to create a welcoming and fun atmosphere for guests
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure during busy periods
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills to continuously improve the guest experience

Benefits

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