Bartender (Full-Time) - Brand New Opening!

Ember; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time hours

Shape drinks programme

Cocktail training

Whisky training

Food & drink development

Career progression

Staff discounts 25-50%

Employee assistance programme

Extra annual leave

Job summary

Ember, a brand-new Scottish public house and dining room opening on Forrest Road in Edinburgh, is hiring full-time bartenders from day one. The role offers on-target earnings of £16.00 per hour (base £12.71 plus £3.29 gratuities/service charge).

You will join a team building a welcoming, well-organised bar and a memorable guest experience in a lively, quality-led venue. We offer training programs, cocktail development, whisky and wine tastings, supplier-led sessions and opportunities to progress

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy, quality-led pub, restaurant or cocktail bar.
• Interest in spirits, cocktails, wine and Scottish drinks.
• Enjoy talking to guests and making recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in opening training programmes and cocktail development sessions.
• Gain whisky and wine knowledge through tastings and supplier-led sessions.
• Help establish preparation routines and service standards.

Skills

Pub/bar experience

Spirits knowledge

Cocktails & wine

Guest service

Personality

Curiosity & learning

Job description

Bartender (Full-Time)

BRAND NEW OPENING | EMBER, FORREST ROAD, EDINBURGH | JANUARY 2027

We're getting ready to open a brand-new Scottish public house and dining room, Ember, on Forrest Road, and we're looking for brilliant full-time Bartenders to join us from day one!

The on target earning potential for this role is £16.00 per hour - comprising a base salary of £12.71 per hour, plus a qualified estimate of £3.29 per hour in gratuities and service charge.

SOMETHING PRETTY SPECIAL IS COMING TO EDINBURGH... EMBER - YOUR NEW FAVOURITE RESTAURANT

Seasonal Scottish produce, a charcoal grill, a proper pint... and a secret door to Fellows.

Downstairs, a lively public house with all the warmth, character and atmosphere of a proper Scottish pub. Upstairs, a more intimate dining room where beautifully considered food, drinks and hospitality take centre stage.

And behind that secret door? Fellows, a separate sports and entertainment bar with its own identity and team.

Two exciting new venues under one roof, but we're recruiting specifically for our public house and dining room.

From the team behind Badger & Co, Kyloe and Cold Town House, this is an opportunity to be part of something new, help shape the guest experience and build a team we're genuinely proud of.

WE'RE BIG BELIEVERS IN...

A great bar being about much more than making drinks.

Of course, we love a beautifully made cocktail. But we love the conversation that comes with it just as much.

We want bartenders who are interested in what's in the glass, where it came from and why we've chosen it.

Someone who can recommend a whisky with confidence, talk guests through a wine or explain the thinking behind one of our cocktails without making it feel like a lecture.

Our drinks are being developed with purpose, and we want the people serving them to understand the stories behind them.

Why this spirit? What inspired this cocktail? Who makes this whisky? Why does this wine work so well with something coming off our charcoal grill?

We want a team who can answer those questions and genuinely enjoy the conversation.

We're also big believers in the art of setting up for success.

We want a bar that's properly organised, well prepared and ready for whatever service throws at it.

That means thoughtful preparation, pre-batching where appropriate, good stock management, clear systems and a team who understand why the details matter.

Because when everything behind the bar is working properly, you've got more time for the important bit: looking after guests.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Bartenders with experience in a busy, quality-led pub, restaurant or cocktail bar.
• A genuine interest in spirits, cocktails, wine and Scottish drinks.
• Someone who enjoys talking to guests and making recommendations.
• A good understanding of the importance of preparation, consistency and teamwork.
• A positive attitude, plenty of personality and pride in their work.
• People who are curious, creative and keen to keep learning.

We're not expecting everyone to arrive knowing every whisky distillery in Scotland or able to recite the history of every classic cocktail.

But we do want people who are excited to learn.

BE PART OF BUILDING THE BAR

One of the best things about joining a new opening is getting to help shape how it works.

You'll be part of creating the standards, not just following them.

We're planning a proper opening training programme, including cocktail development sessions, whisky and wine tastings, supplier-led training, practical workshops and opportunities to meet the people behind our drinks.

We want our bartenders to understand how our cocktails were developed, not simply follow a recipe.

There'll also be opportunities to spend time learning about the food coming out of our kitchen, because we believe a brilliant bartender should be just as confident recommending something from the menu as they are making the perfect drink to go alongside it.

You'll help us establish the preparation routines, service standards and ways of working that will carry the bar forward long after opening.

And the training won't stop when the doors open.

We're passionate about developing people and giving them ownership. If you want to grow into a bar trainer, supervisor or management role, we'll support you in getting there.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Full-time hours in a brand-new Edinburgh venue.
• The opportunity to help shape a drinks programme from day one.
• Cocktail, whisky, wine and supplier-led training.
• Hands-on workshops and ongoing food and drink development.
• Genuine career progression opportunities across Signature Group.
• Team member discount ranging from 25% to 50% on F&B at all Signature Group venues.
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Extra annual leave days gathered through service.
• A supportive team who believe in good preparation, shared knowledge and a great hospitality.

Plus so much more!

SOUND LIKE YOUR KIND OF BAR?

If you love making great drinks, enjoy looking after people and want to be part of something new, we’d love to hear from you.

Ember is part of Signature Group.We have over 20 venues in Scotland, including Cold Town House, Paramount, Badger & Co, The Spiritualist, McLarens on the Corner, Copper Blossom, The Smokin' Fox and more.

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