Bartender, Hotel Du Vin

Malmaison Hotel Du Vin Holdings Limited; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hotel chain in Brighton is seeking an experienced Bartender to provide exceptional bar service, engage with guests, and contribute to a dynamic team environment. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of beverages and excellent customer service skills. Opportunities for progression to Bar Manager are available. Competitive pay and great perks are included.

Benefits

Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates

Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate

35% off dining

Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes

High Street Discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare Cash Plans

Referral schemes

Wellness & National Campaign Days

Wagestream for instant pay access

Complimentary stays for anniversaries

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience or strong familiarity with bar operations and beverages, including wine knowledge and cocktail preparation.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a busy hotel bar environment; good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard bar service with knowledge of drinks, wine, and cocktails.
• Engage guests with friendly, professional banter and entertainment as part of the F&B experience.
• Assist in maintaining a welcoming, fast-paced bar environment and contribute to a positive guest experience.
• Support internal development and progression toward potential Bar Manager responsibilities.

Skills

Bar operations knowledge

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Job title: Bartender, Hotel Du Vin

Rate of pay / Hours: £12.30, 40 hours per week

Contract Type: Full-time

Location: Hotel du Vin Brighton

Great Minds Drink Alike… Why not get paid for doing what you love, get loads of perks and benefits, learn new skills and make a career for life with Hotel Du Vin

If you know your way around a bar, can tell your pinot from your chardonnay and can shake a mean martini this is the job for you.

Hotel Du Vin offers something different to the usual hotel bar and our guests expect a high standard of banter, knowledge and entertainment when grabbing a drink whether it be a quick one (or two) after work, before a night out or as part of the wider F&B experience.

Do you want to be part of something different, working with the best food, drink and a brand you can be proud of?

We create memories that our guests never forget. This could be the next step for you into a Bar Manager position – we actively encourage internal development and progression. Onwards and upwards..

In addition to competitive rates of pay we offer:

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin and Frasers Hospitality with rooms available from £65 per night.
• Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off best available rate.
• 35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes that support you in developing your career
• High Street Discounts on a range of high street shops, experiences, holidays and much much more
• Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes
• Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical and more available from £5 per month
• Referral schemes that pay up to £1500 (just for getting your mates jobs!)
• A decent uniform that doesn’t make you look like an extra from a 70s TV sitcom.
• We have a Wellness & National Campaign Days Calendar which promotes and encourages activities like – Pay Day Lunches/Treats, National Popcorn Day, Mental Health Awareness week and more
• We work with Wagestream giving instant access to your pay as it’s earnt. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real time, stream up to 50% of the money you’re already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save direct from your salary
• We also offer complimentary stays on your 1st, 3rd and 5th anniversary with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
• We are a proud sponsor of The Brain Charity, helping people with all forms of neurological conditions to lead longer, healthier, happier lives.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you and your family

Our Sustainability Goals:

• 100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy with most of it coming from Wind Farms around the UK
• We recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotels. This target is achieved by everyone I the hotel focusing on the waste we produce and is championed by our Sustainability Council who work on project year round
• We have moved to a chemical free cleaning system in our bedrooms and public areas and an enzyme based eco-friendly system for our kitchens.
• Volunteer to work for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay instead of your normal workplace

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard bar service with knowledge of drinks, wine, and cocktails.
• Engage guests with friendly, professional banter and entertainment as part of the F&B experience.
• Assist in maintaining a welcoming, fast-paced bar environment and contribute to a positive guest experience.
• Support internal development and progression toward potential Bar Manager responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience or strong familiarity with bar operations and beverages, including wine knowledge and cocktail preparation.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a busy hotel bar environment; good communication and customer service skills.

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Frasers Hospitality, Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.