Bartender - The Cocktail Club - West Midlands

The Cocktail Club; Bilston; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Skill-based pay

Generous service charge

Staff discount

Discount portal

Wagestream access

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Training and development

Fun and vibrant environment

Job summary

The Cocktail Club in Bilston is hiring a charismatic bartender to craft cocktails, serve guests, and provide recommendations based on preferences. You will follow recipes, maintain a fast, friendly service pace, and work closely with the bar team to ensure consistency and quality.

This role offers weekend shifts with both part-time and full-time options. You’ll benefit from skill-based pay, a generous service charge, staff discounts, and ongoing training in a lively, inclusive venue where every

Qualifications

• Experience in cocktail bartending preferred.
• Ability to maintain consistency and quality in drinks.
• Strong customer service and upselling skills.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Willingness to learn and follow recipes and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a diverse range of cocktails, mocktails, and other beverages to guests.
• Engage with customers, provide recommendations, and ensure friendly service.
• Maintain a clean, organized bar area with stocked utensils and ingredients.
• Ensure cocktails are prepared with consistency, quality, and attention to detail.
• Adhere to safety and hygiene regulations, including responsible alcohol service.
• Collaborate with barback and team to maintain smooth operations.
• Upsell and promote specials and events to enhance guest experience and revenue.

Skills

Cocktail bartending

Free pouring

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Team player

Fast-paced work

Job description

• Prepare and serve a diverse range of cocktails, mocktails, and other beverages to our guests, following recipes and presentation guidelines.
• Engage with customers in a friendly and professional manner, providing excellent service and recommendations based on their preferences.
• Maintain a clean and organized bar area, ensuring all utensils, glassware, and ingredients are well-stocked and readily available.
• Ensure that all cocktails are prepared with consistency, quality, and attention to detail.
• Adhere to all safety and hygiene regulations, including responsible alcohol service guidelines.
• Collaborate with the barback and other team members to maintain a smooth and efficient operation.
• Upsell and promote featured cocktails, specials, and events to enhance the guest experience and increase revenue.
  Resilient and adaptable to change in a fast-paced environment.
• Honest, hardworking and a team player.
• Confident, self-motivated, and driven professional.
• A multi-tasker who is fast and charismatic.
• Have experience with Cocktail bartending and free pouring is desired, but not essential.
• Not afraid to start a party!
  We are The Cocktail Club, where the party's OFF THE HOOK and the bartenders are straight up LEGENDS. Leave your inhibitions at the door and get ready for mind-blowing cocktails, epic vibes, and permission to let loose. EVERYONE. WELCOME. ALWAYS.

What We Need

Our bar team consists of cocktail-making experts who not only craft our unique concoctions but do so with lightning-fast speed and precision. As a Cocktail Bartender, you'll be intuitive, socially interactive, and obsessed with the smallest details. You'll enjoy engaging with our guests and take immense pride in delivering exceptional and memorable experiences every single time. Even if you're new to the cocktail game, don't worry, we have the best trainers in the industry to teach you everything you need to know about cocktails.

• We Start at the Bar - At Nightcap, we make every decision based on what is right for our bars. This ensures our choices are practical, guest-focused, and truly reflect our business. It's all about staying grounded in real experiences to drive our success.
• Proud AF -Taking pride in our work means striving for excellence and being dedicated to success. At Nightcap, we encourage our teams to bring their passion every day, delivering world-class service and creating unforgettable experiences for our guests.
• Become Your Best Self - At Nightcap, we thrive on personal development of each other. We encourage our teams to seek growth, improve their skills, and enjoy the journey. It's about becoming the best version of yourself while having fun along the way.
• Own the Outcome - We believe in setting clear goals, taking full responsibility, and staying committed to achieve success. At Nightcap, we focus on results and make sure we follow through on our promises.
• People Are Everything - At Nightcap, we know our people are our greatest asset. We focus on creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported. Because at the end of the day, it's our people who make all the difference.

If you enjoy mixing up delicious cocktails and providing excellent service to create memorable experiences for our guests, then we would be delighted to hear from you. We look forward to having you join our team at The Cocktail Club!

• Earn as you learn - with skill based pay we will increase your hourly rate as you develop new skills.
• Your dedication to the customer experience will be rewarded with a generous service charge.
• An amazing 50% discount on food and drink across all our awesome venues.
• Deals and discounts with a wide range of businesses through our discount portal.
• Early access to your pay through Wagestream.
• 10,000 life assurance to support your loved ones if the worst happens.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides consultation sessions on mental health, well-being and finance, grants, and any other needed support.
• Training and development opportunities. We're invested in your success during your time with us!
• Fun and vibrant working environment with a fantastic team.

This is a PART TIME/FULL TIME vacancy, with shifts based over WEEKEND , and a wage starting at 10 - 12.21 per hour!