Bartender - Dirty Martini

Nightcap PLC; Otley; On-site; GBP 1,495,000 - 1,751,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Skill-based pay

Service charge

50% food & drink discount

Discount portal

Early access to pay (Wagestream)

Life assurance £10,000

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training and development

Fun and vibrant environment

Job summary

Nightcap PLC is recruiting a Cocktail Bartender for its Dirty Martini venue in Otley. You will craft cocktails, engage guests, and work with a friendly team to deliver memorable experiences.

The role is part-time with Saturday shifts, starting hourly wages from £10.85 to £12.71. Training, incentives, and a vibrant team culture include training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience making cocktails and providing attentive service.
• Ability to engage with guests in a friendly, professional manner.
• Willingness to learn and follow brand guidelines and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve cocktails and other beverages following recipes and guidelines.
• Engage with guests and recommend drinks based on preferences.
• Keep bar clean, stocked, and organized; maintain glassware and utensils.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and attention to detail in drinks.
• Support barback and team to run smooth service.
• Upsell specials and events to enhance guest experience and revenue.

Skills

Cocktail bartending

Free pouring

Guest service

Team player

Job description

• Prepare and serve a diverse range of cocktails, mocktails, and other beverages to our guests, following recipes and presentation guidelines.


• Engage with customers in a friendly and professional manner, providing excellent service and recommendations based on their preferences.


• Maintain a clean and organized bar area, ensuring all utensils, glassware, and ingredients are well-stocked and readily available.


• Ensure that all cocktails are prepared with consistency, quality, and attention to detail.


• Adhere to all safety and hygiene regulations, including responsible alcohol service guidelines.


• Collaborate with the barback and other team members to maintain a smooth and efficient operation.


• Upsell and promote featured cocktails, specials, and events to enhance the guest experience and increase revenue.
  Resilient and adaptable to change in a fast-paced environment.


• Honest, hardworking and a team player.


• Confident, self-motivated, and driven professional.


• A multi-tasker who is fast and charismatic.


• Have experience with Cocktail bartending and free pouring is desired, but not essential.


• Not afraid to start a party!
  Dirty Martini isn't just any cocktail bar; we're an industry-leading brand that believes in providing exceptional training, competitive pay, and endless opportunities for growth. You'll have the chance to work alongside top professionals, get creative with menu design, and even attend product tastings and showcases. It's an experience like no other!


• We Start at the Bar - At Nightcap, we make every decision based on what is right for our bars. This ensures our choices are practical, guest-focused, and truly reflect our business. It's all about staying grounded in real experiences to drive our success.


• Proud AF -Taking pride in our work means striving for excellence and being dedicated to success. At Nightcap, we encourage our teams to bring their passion every day, delivering world-class service and creating unforgettable experiences for our guests.


• Become Your Best Self - At Nightcap, we thrive on personal development of each other. We encourage our teams to seek growth, improve their skills, and enjoy the journey. It's about becoming the best version of yourself while having fun along the way.


• Own the Outcome - We believe in setting clear goals, taking full responsibility, and staying committed to achieve success. At Nightcap, we focus on results and make sure we follow through on our promises.


• People Are Everything - At Nightcap, we know our people are our greatest asset. We focus on creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported. Because at the end of the day, it's our people who make all the difference.

What We Need:

Our bar team consists of cocktail-making experts who not only craft our unique concoctions but do so with lightning-fast speed and precision. As a Cocktail Bartender, you'll be intuitive, socially interactive, and obsessed with the smallest details. You'll enjoy engaging with our guests and take immense pride in delivering exceptional and memorable experiences every single time. Even if you're new to the cocktail game, don't worry, we have the best trainers in the industry to teach you everything you need to know about cocktails.

If you enjoy mixing up delicious cocktails and providing excellent service to create memorable experiences for our guests, then we would be delighted to hear from you. We look forward to having you join our team at Dirty Martini!

Nightcap's mission is simple. To be the leading operator of premium bars and drinks-led hospitality concepts in the UK. We create the bars for the best nights ever. Our visually immersive spaces and bold cocktails create the perfect set up for an unforgettable night. It is a really exciting time to join us. We are looking for ambitious individuals that are looking to develop and take on new opportunities as we grow. We have an industry leading bartender training program, and we are currently developing our management training program with the aim of being 'best in class'.

• Earn as you learn - with skill based pay we will increase your hourly rate as you develop new skills.


• Your dedication to the customer experience will be rewarded with a generous service charge.


• An amazing 50% discount on food and drink across all our awesome venues.


• Deals and discounts with a wide range of businesses through our discount portal.


• Early access to your pay through Wagestream.


• £10,000 life assurance to support your loved ones if the worst happens.


• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides consultation sessions on mental health, well-being and finance, grants, and any other needed support.


• Training and development opportunities. We're invested in your success during your time with us!


• Fun and vibrant working environment with a fantastic team.

This is a PART TIME vacancy, with shifts based over Saturday's, and a wage starting at £10.85-£12.71 per hour!, The most insane staff parties... I mean FESTIVALs! With all food and drinks provided. Endless progression opportunities. New to the cocktail world? We have fantastically skilled trainers who will be proud teach what you need to know and more. Rewarding Bonus Scheme And drinks always on us! If you are a driven individual that is looking for a fun and exciting journey, then this is the company for you!