Bartender - York

GuestHouse Hotels; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

Discounts across hotels/restaurants/sp

Job summary

GuestHouse Hotels in York is seeking a Bartender to join their boutique No.1 York venue. You will mix cocktails, pour wines, and deliver exceptional experiences in a stylish, family-run setting.

The role is full-time/part-time, about 40 hours per week, with shift work across days. Expect a lively bar, competitive pay, and a supportive team culture in a charming York location.

Qualifications

• Experience behind the bar in a busy setting.
• Strong customer service skills and guest engagement.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Mixing, pouring, and serving drinks with confidence and creativity.
• Create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for guests and visitors.
• Keep the bar stocked, clean, and organized at all times.
• Recommend drinks, share stories, and showcase cocktail knowledge.
• Support the restaurant floor team during busy periods.

Skills

Bartending experience

Customer service

Fast-paced environment

Guest-focused service

Job description

Job Details

Title: Bartender - York

Employer: GuestHouse Hotels

Location: York, North Yorkshire

Salary: £12.71 per hour plus tronc

Closing date: 6 Oct 2026

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Sector: Bar & Pub jobs, Bar and Floor Staff, Bar Staff, Bartender

Job Type: Full Time, Part Time

Job Description

Hello York Now recruiting for a Bartender at No.1 York / Pearly Cow York. Do you know your way around a cocktail shaker better than most know their way around The Shambles? Can you mix a martini with precision, pour a pinot with pride, and serve every guest like they've just stepped out of a Viking saga or a cathedral tour? Here at No.1 York by GuestHouse, we're a small but stylish, family-run boutique hotel, and we're looking for a Bartender who can bring energy, elegance, and excellent service to our bar team.

This is a full time role working 40 hours, 5 days out of 7. What you'll be doing:

• Mixing, pouring, and serving drinks with confidence and creativity
• Creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere for guests - whether they're locals, tourists, or time-travelling Tudors
• Keeping the bar stocked, spotless, and running like clockwork
• Recommending drinks, sharing stories, and occasionally dazzling with your cocktail knowledge
• Supporting the Pearly Cow Restaurant Floor team during busy shifts

What we're looking for:

• Experienced behind the bar and confident in a fast-paced environment
• Passionate about great drinks and even better service
• Calm under pressure, quick on your feet, and always guest-focused
• Ready to bring warmth, wit, and a touch of York charm to every shift

If your aspiration is to work for a company that understands you and trusts your instincts when it comes to hospitality and you've been looking for this kind of role for a while. Guess what, we've been looking for you too! What's in it for you!

• Work in a stylish, intimate hotel that feels more like a home than a group of hotels.
• Be part of a small, close-knit team where your ideas matter.
• Competitive pay, and plenty of guest-powered stories.
• An extra holiday day for your birthday.
• All breaks are paid.
• Our team have their own team room - with their own pantry full of food, to use whenever they like. Grab a snack! Plus, get a free meal on shift.
• You can stay/dine with your family and friends in any of our hotels/restaurants/spas at a great discount.
• The satisfaction of turning a city break into a cherished memory.

If you're ready to raise the bar in a city that's full of character, . Your next chapter starts here - and it's served with a twist.

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