Bertie's Whisky Bartender

TN United Kingdom; Braemar; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Whisky Bartender to join their close-knit team at a prestigious hotel. This role offers the opportunity to work with an extensive collection of whiskies, ensuring guests enjoy exceptional experiences. The ideal candidate will have proven bartending experience, a deep knowledge of whisky, and the enthusiasm to learn and share their passion. With a focus on teamwork and excellence, you will help curate a diverse whisky menu and engage guests in tastings while maximizing sales opportunities. Join a company that values creativity, community, and personal growth in a stunning location.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus TRONC

30 days holiday

Free annual guest experience for you and a plus one

Enhanced pension scheme

Free food and drinks whilst on shift

Generous discounts across properties

Sports and social events

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bartender in a luxury hospitality environment.
• Strong knowledge of whisky varieties and production processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Bar Manager with beverage service operations.
• Conduct tastings and curate an interesting whisky menu.
• Maximize revenue through informed whisky recommendations.

Skills

Bartending

Knowledge of whisky varieties

Communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Organizational skills

Sales skills

Enthusiasm to learn

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Bertie’s Whisky Bar at The Fife Arms Hotel,
Braemar, is a testament to what a whisky bar is, with around 400 whiskies on
our shelves arranged by flavour profile. Our team know the collection inside
and out and act as a guide to all guests that join us. Located in the village of Braemar in the heart of the Cairngorms
National Park, The Fife Arms has recently been awarded Condé Naste Readers’
Choice Best Hotel – UK, as well as the prestigious 2 Michelin Keys, and
Aberdeen City & Shire’s Hospitality Employer of the Year.

As Bertie's Whisky Bartender, you’ll be
part of a close team that works to ensure the whisky offering at The Fife Arms
is world class; by sourcing, comparing, discussing, and of course tasting, it
is our responsibility to maintain this marvellous collection. It is with
pleasure that we share our passion and knowledge with all of our guests.

As Whisky Bartender you
will be responsible for:

1. Assisting the Bar
   Manager by supporting operational responsibility for beverage service within
   Bertie’s Whisky Bar.
2. Conducting tastings
   and assisting the Bar Manager.
3. Working together with whisky advisors, specialists, and
   distilleries to curate a whisky menu that is diverse and interesting.
4. Approaching sales
   opportunities (up-selling) to maximise revenue by making informed
   recommendations based on in-depth knowledge of the whisky menu.

Our successful Whisky Bartender will have:

1. Proven
   experience as a Bartender or a similar role within a luxury/5-star hospitality
   environment.
2. Knowledge
   of whisky varieties, regions, and production processes.
3. The
   enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
4. Initiative, emotional intelligence and strong communication and
   organisation skills.
5. A passion and ambition to deliver exceptional experiences.

What’s in it for you?

1. Competitive salary plus
   TRONC
2. 30 days holiday
3. Free annual guest
   experience for you and a plus one
4. Enhanced pension scheme
5. Free food and drinks
   whilst on shift
6. Generous Artfarm-wide
   discounts including our properties in Somerset, Scottish Highlands, London, Los
   Angeles and Menorca!
7. Amazing sports and social
   events
8. Life Assurance
9. Employee Assistance
   Programme
10. Career development
    opportunities tailored around your aspirations and goals

About Artfarm
and The Fife Arms Hotel

Artfarm is a one-of-a-kind
independent hospitality company founded by Iwan and Manuela Wirth. Renowned for
developing and reinventing distinctive sites including the award-winning Fife
Arms Hotel in Braemar, Fish Shop Restaurant & Fishmongers in Ballater,
The Audley Public House & Mount Street Restaurant in Mayfair, London,
Manuela restaurants in Los Angeles and New York, Roth Bar, Da Costa Italian Restaurant and
Durslade Farm Shop in Somerset, and Cantina Restaurant in Menorca. Artfarm
uniquely brings together art, community, education, people, and
place.