Bartender - Manchester, Greater Manchester

San Carlo Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Manchester is seeking an experienced Bartender. The role involves greeting customers, preparing beverages, and managing transactions in a lively bar setting. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills and experience in bartending. The starting salary is £10.42, with potential increases based on experience.

Benefits

Free meals while on duty

30% discount in restaurants

Gym discount scheme

Online development training

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and highly organized.
• Self-starter who can work independently.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and take drink orders.
• Prepare and serve beverages promptly.
• Check identification and ensure responsible serving.
• Maintain a clean bar area.
• Manage cash and credit card transactions.
• Create a friendly atmosphere for customers.
• Engage with customers and answer questions.
• Manage inventory and order supplies.
• Assist other bar staff as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to multitask

Job description

Overview

Bartender - Manchester, Greater Manchester

San Carlo Restaurant Group are hiring a Bartender!

Based on authentic modern Italy, San Carlo Group is constantly growing with 25 restaurants now in the UK and a growing international presence. Restaurants include San Carlo, Cicchetti, Alto at the rooftop, Selfridges, Bottega, Isola, Fumo, Signor Sassi, Champagne Bar and Gran Cafe.

Staff Benefits

• You will be joining, one of the world’s leading family-owned companies - which means global opportunities
• Delicious, healthy Meals whilst on duty – all free
• 30% discount in our restaurants, for you and your friends & family
• Gym discount scheme
• Squadra – our very own people platform offering you free discounts and rewards at thousands of companies worldwide from groceries to holidays.
• Support in training and continuing Professional development
• Online development training with our San Carlo App ‘lacademia’
• Wagestream – giving you flexibility to access, track, build and better manage your pay.
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with a 24 / 7 helpline for you and your family.
• Free confidential counselling sessions to help with you and your families wellbeing
• Free online health portal – giving you resources at your fingertips to help you reach your goals.
• Access to Hapi-life – a platform to help you live your life healthier covering Mental, Financial, Social & Physical wellbeing.
• Bring your friends and take part in our generous ‘Refer a Friend’ programme and earn up to £1000 per person!

Key Responsibilities

• Greeting customers as they approach the bar and taking orders for drinks
• Preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to customers in a timely and efficient manner
• Checking identification to verify customers' ages and ensuring that customers are not over-served
• Maintaining a clean and organized bar area, including restocking supplies, cleaning glasses, and wiping down surfaces
• Managing cash and credit card transactions, including opening and closing tabs and making change
• Creating and maintaining a welcoming and friendly atmosphere for customers
• Engaging with customers, making recommendations, and answering questions about the menu and drinks
• Managing inventory and ordering supplies as needed
• Providing guidance and assistance to other bar staff

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in a similar role
• Excellent communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail, highly organised and capable of handling multiple tasks
• A proactive self-starter who can work independently with good judgement and minimal direction
• The starting salary for this role is £10.42. Any increase on this salary, will be based on individual candidate experience, which will be assessed during the interview