Bartender- Terrace Restaurant

Swinton Estate; High Swinton; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious country estate in England is looking for a talented Bar Staff to provide excellent beverage service. Responsibilities include welcoming guests, preparing drinks, handling transactions, and collaborating on cocktail recipes. Ideal candidates will have cocktail knowledge and a friendly, professional demeanor. This position offers a salary of £25,397 per annum and various employee benefits, including discounts and annual leave.

Benefits

30 days annual leave including bank holidays

50% discount on food & beverage

Access to the Country Club & Spa

Learning and Development opportunities

Complimentary meal when on duty

Qualifications

• Professional appearance and engaging personality required.
• Knowledge of cocktail preparation necessary.
• Ability to handle cash transactions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and determine beverage preferences.
• Serve beverages while maintaining cleanliness standards.
• Work with the Restaurant Manager on cocktail recipes.

Skills

Positive, engaging personality

Basic math and computer skills

Classic cocktail knowledge

Strong task and time management

Understanding of drink mixing tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers, listening to people to determine beverage preferences, making recommendations, and taking drink orders
• Selecting and mixing ingredients, garnishing glasses, and serving beverages to customers
• Handling credit and debit card transactions, ensuring charges are accurate
• Working with the Restaurant Manager to develop new cocktail recipes
• Ensuring a consistent drinks experience for all guests by serving well‑executed drinks at a fast pace
• Maintaining high cleanliness standards

Skills & Qualities

• Positive, engaging personality and professional appearance
• Basic math and computer skills
• Classic cocktail knowledge
• Strong task and time management abilities
• Understanding of drink mixing tools and techniques

Training & Development

On‑going training will be given in all aspects of restaurant and bar work and there may be opportunities for career progression.

About Swinton Estate

Swinton Estate is situated in the Yorkshire Dales and is one of the largest privately owned estates in England. Constantly developing we boast Swinton Park, a luxury traditional castle hotel with 42 bedrooms, three holiday cottages and award‑winning Samuel's Restaurant; a luxurious country club and spa including the contemporary Terrace Restaurant; Swinton Bivouac, a glamping site with tree lodges, yurts and café, and last but by no means least the Swinton cookery school.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary of £25,397 per annum plus tronc, 40 hours per week, working 5 days over 7 live‑in available.

• 30 days annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing with service
• Summer party, Christmas Party, Long Service Awards
• Eligible team members will benefit from a NEST pension scheme
• Use of the Country Club & Spa
• 50% discount on food & beverage (including cookery school) and spa treatments/packages within the hotel and Country Club & Spa for yourself and up to three guests
• £125 room rate for yourself, friends & family
• 15% discount for food & beverage or spa for family and friends
• 15% off Swinton Estate voucher purchases
• Refer a friend scheme up to £500.00 for a full‑time member of staff
• Access to discounts, cinema tickets, days out and much more with Hospitality Rewards
• Complimentary meal when on duty
• Full Uniform
• Learning and Development opportunities to grow and progress through our business