Bartender Full Time - Dirty Martini

Dirty Martini; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cocktail bar in Manchester is seeking a dedicated Cocktail Bartender to prepare drinks and engage with customers. This full-time position offers a wage of up to £13.50 per hour, with opportunities for training and personal development. You will be part of a vibrant team, ensuring customers have memorable experiences while adhering to quality and safety standards.

Benefits

Skill-based pay increases

Generous service charge

50% discount on food and drink

Access to discount portal

Early access to pay via Wagestream

£10,000 life assurance

Employee Assistance Program for support

Training and development opportunities

Fun working environment

Qualifications

• Experience with cocktail bartending and free pouring is desired, but not essential.
• Socially interactive and intuitive.
• Detail-oriented and committed to quality service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a variety of cocktails and beverages.
• Engage with customers and provide excellent service.
• Maintain a clean and organized bar area.
• Adhere to safety and hygiene regulations.
• Upsell featured cocktails and events.

Skills

Cocktail bartending experience

Fast-paced multitasking

Customer engagement

Job description

Overview

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!

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Have experience with cocktail bartending and free pouring is desired, but not essential.
• Not afraid to start a party!

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, we have the best trainers in the industry to teach you everything you need to know about cocktails.

Core Values

• 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 - We thrive on personal development of each other and encourage growth, skill improvement, and enjoying the journey.
• Own the Outcome - We set clear goals, take full responsibility, and stay committed to achieving success.
• People Are Everything - We value our people and create an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported.

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

Benefits

• 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 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) for mental health, well-being, and financial support.
• Training and development opportunities. We’re invested in your success.
• Fun and vibrant working environment with a fantastic team.

This is a FULL TIME vacancy, with shifts based predominantly on weekends, and a wage of up to £13.50 inclusive of service charge per hour.