Bartender - Hawksmoor Manchester

Hawksmoor; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tronc

Free meals

Food discount 50%

Income protection

Volunteer days

Early wage access

Referral bonuses

Travel savings

Welfare budget

Training & progression

Job summary

Hawksmoor in Manchester is seeking a Bartender to craft exceptional cocktails, wines and spirits while delivering memorable service to guests at the bar.

Join a fast-paced, team‑focused environment where you’ll learn, develop your cocktail knowledge and contribute to high standards. Experience behind a busy bar is valued and you’ll enjoy great training, progression and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience behind a busy bar.
• Passion for cocktails, wines and spirits.
• Engaging, outgoing and enjoy talking to guests.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and love working with a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve cocktails, wines, beers and soft drinks to Hawksmoor standards.
• Deliver engaging, knowledgeable and friendly service at the bar.
• Keep the bar stocked, clean and well organized.
• Work closely with the floor team to ensure seamless guest experiences.
• Learn and develop your cocktail and spirits knowledge.

Skills

Experience behind a busy bar

Cocktails

Wines and spirits

Guest service

Job description

Bartender

Since 2006, Hawksmoor has been the UK’s home of ethically sourced, grass-fed beef, cooked over charcoal and paired with award-winning wines and cocktails. We’re proud to be a certified B Corp, one of the most sustainable restaurant groups in the industry, and to have been recognised as one of the Best Companies to work for year after year. As a Bartender, you will create outstanding drinks and memorable moments at the bar.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and serve cocktails, wines, beers and soft drinks to Hawksmoor standards
• Deliver engaging, knowledgeable and friendly service at the bar
• Keep the bar stocked, clean and well organized
• Work closely with the floor team to ensure seamless guest experiences
• Learn and develop your cocktail and spirits knowledge

Who You Are

• Experience behind a busy bar
• Passion for cocktails, wines and spirits
• Engaging, outgoing and enjoy talking to guests
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and love working with a team

Our Values

• Welcome Everyone - we are warm, welcoming and help everyone feel comfortable being themselves
• Work Hard and Be Nice to People - we balance hard work and ambition with integrity, kindness and fun
• Hit Hawksmoor Standards - we all take accountability for the part we play
• Keep Evolving - we continue to develop through listening, learning, feedback and new ideas

Benefits

• Tronc paid for every hour you work, including holidays and breaks
• Free team meals on shift
• 50% off food at Hawksmoor for you and your loved ones
• Income protection and death in service coverPaid annual volunteer days
• Stream early wage access and financial wellbeing tools
• Referral bonuses from day one
• Exclusive savings on travel, shopping and experiences
• Restaurant welfare budget for snacks, drinks and support
• Full training and development with clear progression opportunities

We’re building a team that reflects the richness and diversity of the communities we serve. At Hawksmoor, we welcome everyone and believe in creating a workplace where individuality is celebrated, kindness is key and high standards are met together. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, you might be exactly who we’re looking for.