Bartender, Malmaison

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

Job summary

A boutique hotel group in Reading is seeking a Bartender to provide exceptional service and drink preparation for guests. The ideal candidate will enjoy competitive pay at £12.30ph for a permanent position, along with numerous staff perks, career development opportunities, and a vibrant working environment. Join us in creating memorable experiences for our guests.

Benefits

Heavily discounted staff room rates

35% off dining in the Brasseries and Bistros

Fully funded apprenticeship programs

Health care cash plans

Referral schemes up to £1500

Complimentary stays on anniversaries

Qualifications

• Ability to tell different types of wine apart.
• Experience in a bar or hospitality environment preferred.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a bartending career.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to guests.
• Prepare and serve drinks as per guests' requests.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area.

Skills

Knowledge of bar drink preparation

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

Bartender £12.30ph / 25 hours Permanent position Malmaison Reading 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 Malmaison.

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.

Malmaison 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 earned. 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

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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.