Bartender

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

Job summary

A prestigious country estate located in Masham is seeking a Bartender for their Terrace Restaurant. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional customer service, mix cocktails, and manage transactions efficiently. Experience in cocktail knowledge and a positive, professional demeanor are essential. This full-time position offers competitive salary and opportunities for ongoing training and career advancement within the hospitality industry.

Qualifications

• Positive and engaging personality.
• Professional appearance.
• Understanding of drink mixing tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and take drink orders.
• Mix and serve beverages to customers.
• Handle transactions accurately.
• Develop new cocktail recipes with the manager.
• Maintain cleanliness and serve drinks promptly.
• Attend ongoing training for restaurant and bar work.

Skills

Customer service

Classic cocktail knowledge

Task and time management

Basic math skills

Computer skills

Job description

Role overview

Bartender - Terrace Restaurant

Salary of £25,397 per annum plus tronc

40 hours per week, working 5 days over 7

Who we are:

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.

Duties and 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
• Positive, engaging personality and professional appearance
• Basic math and computer skills
• Ensuring a consistent drinks experience for all of our guests, by serving well executed drinks at a fast pace at all times
• Classic cocktail knowledge
• Strong task and time management abilities
• Understanding of drink mixing tools and techniques
• Maintaining high cleanliness
• On-going training will be given in all aspects of restaurant and bar work and there may be opportunities for career progression.