Bartender, The Fox

Bamford Collection; Moreton-in-Marsh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts

Lunch discount

Farm shop discounts

Restaurant discounts

Wellbeing support

Pension

Life Assurance

Volunteering days

Job summary

The Fox in Lower Oddington, part of The Bamford Collection, is seeking a bartender to deliver our bespoke range of drinks across its pubs and cafes. You will craft and serve an exceptional selection of drinks, from local ales to signature cocktails made with high-quality ingredients.

Your purpose is to bring warm hospitality to every interaction, keeping the bar stock, maintaining a clean area, and supporting the wider team with a positive, energetic atmosphere. Role starts September 26.

Qualifications

• Experience in a bartender or bar-support role is beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wines and local ales.
• Excellent customer service and a friendly, engaging manner.

Responsibilities

• Craft, prepare and serve a wide range of beverages including cocktails, ales, wines and seasonal drinks.
• Deliver warm, attentive service to guests and maintain high hospitality standards.
• Keep the bar clean, organized, and fully stocked and assist during busy periods.
• Process drink orders and payments accurately and efficiently.
• Support the team to ensure smooth service and a positive guest experience.

Skills

Bartender experience

Customer service

Enthusiasm for drinks

Job description

Daylesford Stays - a part of The Bamford Collection.
We provide experiences that embrace luxury escapism: understated elegance, indulgence and nurture.

SALARY: £34,162.60 per annum OTE*
HOURS: 45 hours per week, including weekends.

ABOUT US

The Fox in Lower Oddington is a classic Cotswolds pub with a modern, funky twist. Whether you're here for the legendary Thursday pizza and DJ nights, the weekly live music, or just soaking up the vibes, The Fox is a true destination spot in the Cotswolds that will keep you coming back for more—open to all and loved by many.

We serve top-quality, flavoursome and familiar food. Inhabiting the farm to fork ethos with our organic produce sourced from our local Daylesford farms. Here you will find a laidback, stylish setting, with a bar team that’s as fun as they are friendly. It’s a place where guests feel at home and staff love to work.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Bartender at The Fox, you will play a central role in delivering our bespoke range of beverages to guests across our pubs, and cafes. You will craft and serve an exceptional selection of drinks, from local ales, select wines and seasonal specials, and signature cocktail creations made using the freshest, high-quality ingredients.

Your purpose is to bring warm hospitality to every interaction, helping to elevate the guest experience through knowledgeable recommendations, exceptional service, and beautifully crafted drinks. You will maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked bar area, support the wider team during busy periods, and contribute to a positive, energetic working environment reflective of the Bamford Collection ethos.

This role is to start in September 26.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Craft, prepare, and serve a wide range of beverages, including classic cocktails, bespoke specials, local ales, wines, and seasonal drinks
• Deliver exceptional guest service with warmth and attentiveness, ensuring every interaction is memorable and aligned with hospitality standards
• Maintain a clean, organised, and fully stocked bar area, ensuring all equipment, glassware, garnishes, and supplies are service-ready
• Accurately process drink orders, handle payments, and ensure all transactions are completed correctly
• Support the team during busy service periods, working collaboratively to ensure efficient operations and a positive guest experience

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in a bartender or bar‑support role is beneficial, but enthusiasm, passion for drinks, and a willingness to learn are equally valued.
• Strong knowledge or interest in cocktails, spirits, wines, and local ales, with a desire to develop expertise in artisanal and seasonal drinks.
• Excellent customer service skills, delivering warm, engaging, and attentive interactions with every guest.

PERKS AND BENEFITS

Discounts: Enjoy a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining experiences from day one, including:

• Purchase your lunch at any of our Farm shops (food to go or retail) and receive 50% off, up to the value of £20.
• Shop all other products at our Farm shops and retail stores including clothing, home, garden, food and drink at 30% off, in store and online.
• Visit any of our Daylesford Restaurants and receive 30% off, or any of our Pubs and received 10% off, for yourself and up to five guests.
• Book any of our wellness classes, treatments, services or courses at
• the Daylesford cookery school with 30% off for all employees.
• Receive 60% off all Bamford skincare and 30% off apparel in-store and online.
• Enjoy 40% off all bath, body & home fragrance products from both Daylesford Organic & Bamford, in store and online.
• Mental Health Support: 24-hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme through Help@Hand
• Padel Discount: (Cotswolds)
• Nationwide Gym Discounts: Various nationwide gym discounts available through Help@Hand such as PureGym and The Gym Group
• Local Gym Discounts (Cotswolds Area)
• Wellbeing modules: to provide practical support and advice for your wellbeing
• Electric Car Scheme: (subject to criteria, following probation)
• Volunteering Days: One paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice
• Private Medical: Subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa
• Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9 percent of your salary into your pension each month with a 4.5 percent contribution from us
• Life Assurance: Cover equivalent to one year of your annual salary
• Enhanced Family Leave Pay (T&C’s apply)
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay (T&C’s apply)
• Enhanced Holiday Pay (up to 33 days per annum including Bank Holidays, Pro-Rata)
• Refer a Friend Scheme-Earn up to £750 when you refer a friend to work with us (T&C’s apply)
• Flu Jabs (optional, available twice per annum)

*The on target earning potential for this role is £34,162.60 per annum based on a 45-hour contract - comprising a base salary of £30,162.20, plus a qualified estimate of £4,000 in gratuities and service charge. Please note that this role is paid hourly.

About gratuities and service charge:
Gratuities are paid on a pro rata basis. It is estimated that in 2026 full-time employees can expect to receive in the region of £4,000 in addition to their annual salary.

THE BAMFORD COLLECTION IS A GROUPOF CONSCIOUSLY MINDED LIFESTYLE BRANDS COMMITTED TO NOURISHINGAND NURTURING PEOPLE AND PLANET.

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