Bartender - York

Guesthouse; York and North Yorkshire; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid breaks

Free meal on shift

Birthday day off

Staff pantry with snacks

Discount stays for family & friends

Job summary

No.1 York by GuestHouse is seeking an experienced Bartender to join our stylish, family-run boutique hotel bar in York. You’ll mix, pour, and serve drinks with energy, elegance, and a guest-first attitude, bringing warmth and York charm to every shift.

In this busy, hospitality-driven role you’ll keep the bar stocked and spotless, recommend cocktails, and support the team during peak times. We offer a friendlier team, paid breaks, and family-friendly hotel discounts.

Qualifications

• 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 guest-focused.
• Ready to bring warmth, wit, and a touch of York charm to every shift.

Responsibilities

• Mixing, pouring, and serving drinks with confidence and creativity.
• Creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere for guests – locals or visitors.
• Keeping the bar stocked, spotless, and running like clockwork.
• Recommending drinks, sharing stories, and dazzling with cocktail knowledge.
• Supporting the Pearly Cow team during busy shifts.

Job description

Bartender - York

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.

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 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

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.