Bartender (Saturday Only)

RAMONA & The Firehouse; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

RAMONA & The Firehouse in Manchester is seeking a bartender to create lively, engaging guest experiences while crafting signature drinks and serving beers and wines in a fast-paced setting.

You will be the heart of our bar, keeping up with the menu, driving efficiency, and sharing your mixology creativity to enhance each guest visit. Join a team that values energy, accuracy, and memorable moments.

Qualifications

• Previous bartending in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, beer, and wine.
• Able to interact with guests and teammates effectively.
• Creativity for new drinks and flavour pairings.
• Ability to juggle multiple drink orders and stay organized.

Responsibilities

• Menu knowledge: stay up-to-date with the bar menu and daily specials, explain ingredients and preparation with enthusiasm.
• Efficiency: handle drink orders swiftly while keeping the bar clean and organized.
• Creativity: invent new drinks and recommend pairings to guests.
• Exceptional communication: engage guests and teammates in a loud, busy setting.

Skills

Bartending experience

High-volume service

Cocktails knowledge

Beer and wine knowledge

Guest interaction

Multitasking

Positive attitude

Drink pairing ideas

Job description

Being a Bartender means creating a lively, engaging experience for our guests while expertly crafting delicious drinks. You'll be the heart of our bar, mixing up signature cocktails, serving cold beers, and providing excellent service in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. With your creativity and knowledge of drinks, you'll elevate the guest experience, ensuring that every sip is just as memorable as the company they're keeping. Whether you're shaking up one of our signature cocktails or recommending the perfect wine pairing, you'll be essential in making each visit feel unique and unforgettable.

What You'll Do:

• Menu Knowledge Expert: Keep up to date with the bar menu, daily specials, and ingredient availability. Be ready to make recommendations based on guest preferences and explain the ingredients and preparation of each drink with enthusiasm.
• Efficiency Expert: Handle drink orders swiftly and accurately, while maintaining a clean, organized bar. Be ready to handle multiple orders at once, ensuring that every guest gets their drink quickly and with a smile.
• Creativity and Knowledge of Cocktails: A passion for mixology and a strong understanding of both classic and contemporary cocktails. A creative mindset for inventing new drinks and recommending pairings to guests.
• Exceptional Communicator: A friendly, approachable personality that allows you to easily connect with our guests and teammates. Ability to communicate effectively in a loud, busy setting while maintaining clarity.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous bartending experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, with a good understanding of cocktails, beer, and wine.
• Ability to interact with guests and teammates effectively, creating a friendly and engaging atmosphere.
• A love for creating new drinks, experimenting with flavours, and recommending drink pairings to guests.
• Can juggle multiple drink orders while keeping the bar clean, organized, and efficient.
• A can-do attitude with the ability to stay upbeat, no matter how busy it gets.
• Able to craft drinks to perfection and ensure accuracy in orders, payments, and timing.