Bartender/Mixologist

The Hotel Folk; Lavenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality group as a Bartender/Mixologist at The Swan at Lavenham Hotel and Spa. You will be responsible for creating excellent guest experiences through innovative cocktails and exceptional service. This evening role offers competitive pay and great employee benefits, including tips and discounts.

Benefits

A share of the tips

Free Golf at Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel

28 days annual leave

50% off food in all our hotel restaurants

Discounted products at our Weavers' House Spa

Company pension scheme

Tailored company induction and continued training

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Mixologist or Bartender required.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Strong understanding of mixology techniques and flavor profiles.

Responsibilities

• Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails.
• Interact with customers, take orders, and serve drinks.
• Train new staff members in cocktail preparation.

Skills

Mixology techniques

Customer service

Knowledge of alcoholic beverages

Job description

Bartender/Mixologist role available at The Swan at Lavenham, Suffolk

The Swan at Lavenham are seeking a friendly and enthusiastic Bartender/Mixologist to provide an excellent guest experience to our guests at The Swan at Lavenham Hotel and Spa.

Working hours: evenings starting at 6pm.

£11.44 per hour

Key tasks include:

• Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails
• Interact with customers, take orders, and serve drinks
• Comply with all food and beverage regulations
• Be guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience
• Be an expert on all things age and alcohol policy, process, and specs related, making sure the bar is always guest ready
• Show off menu knowledge by making recommendations and upselling additional products where appropriate.
• Training all new staff members in the art of cocktails

Knowledge required

• Previous experience as a Mixologist or Bartender in the food industry or hospitality sector is required
• Knowledge of different types of alcoholic beverages, cocktails, and mixology techniques
• Ability to work evenings, weekends as required

A mixologist is a specialised bartender who focuses on creating unique and high-quality cocktails. This position requires a strong understanding of mixology techniques, flavour profiles, and the ability to create innovative drink recipes. The mixologist should also have excellent customer service skills to provide an exceptional experience for guests.

Benefits of working as a Mixologist/Bartender as a member of The Hotel Folk:

• A share of the tips
• Free Golf at Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel
• 28 days annual leave
• 50% off food in all our hotel restaurants
• £50 per night during the week and weekends it's £75 per night
• Discounted products at our Weavers' House Spa
• Hospitality Action - Employee Assistance Programme
• Company pension scheme
• Tailored company induction and continued training and development opportunities

If you would like to apply for this role, click apply now, attach your CV and use the job role as the subject title, we look forward to hearing from you.