Casual Bartender

The Monogram Collective; Inverurie; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days holiday

Meals on duty

Learning and development opportunities

Employee events and celebrations

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Employee communications app

Financial Wellbeing App (Wagestream)

Employee discounts and wellbeing

Long service awards

Complimentary anniversary overnight

Job summary

Meldrum House Hotel & Golf Course in Aberdeenshire is seeking a friendly bartender to join our Food & Beverage team. You’ll deliver warm, attentive service across our bars and outlets, mix cocktails, serve drinks to high standards, and help guests discover our whisky collection.

Experience in hospitality is preferred. You’ll be working evenings, weekends and holidays with a positive attitude, strong communication, and a passion for Scottish hospitality in a luxury setting.

Qualifications

• Previous bartending or hospitality experience preferred.
• Knowledge of whisky, wines, spirits and cocktails is beneficial.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver warm, attentive and engaging service to guests across the hotel's bars and outlets.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to company standards.
• Share knowledge of whisky, wine, cocktails and local products to enhance the guest experience.
• Create and serve cocktails, coffees and speciality drinks with consistency and attention to detail.
• Accurately process orders and payments using hotel systems.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation and hygiene throughout all bar areas.
• Receive and serve food orders when required.
• Assist with stock management, replenishment and inventory control.
• Support colleagues across the wider Food & Beverage operation during busy periods.
• Promote hotel events, experiences and facilities to maximise guest satisfaction and revenue opportunities.

Skills

Bartending

Whisky knowledge

Customer service

Hospitality experience

Job description

Why Join Meldrum House?

Deliver memorable hospitality at one of Scotland's most distinctive luxury country house destinations.

Meldrum House Hotel & Golf Course is a four-star country estate set within 240 acres of stunning Aberdeenshire countryside. As part of the Apex Hotels group, we are proud to showcase exceptional Scottish hospitality, locally sourced food and drink, and unforgettable guest experiences.

From our award-winning dining experiences and historic 800-year-old Cave Bar, home to over 120 whiskies, to our contemporary dining domes, championship golf course and luxury accommodation, every part of the guest journey is designed to exceed expectations.

Joining our Food & Beverage team means becoming part of a passionate group of hospitality professionals dedicated to creating memorable moments for every guest. Whether serving a perfect dram in the Cave Bar, crafting cocktails, recommending wines or delivering exceptional service, you'll play an important role in showcasing the very best of Meldrum House.

Reports To

Bar Supervisor

Benefits

From Day One

• 29 days holiday
• Meals on duty
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee events and celebrations
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee communications app
• Financial Wellbeing App (Wagestream)

Following Successful Completion of Probation

• Employee discounts and wellbeing platform
• Recognition and reward programmes
• Long service awards
• Complimentary anniversary overnight stay and dinner for two
• 50% discount across hotel food and beverage outlets
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted room rates for employees, family and friends
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme

Your Role

• Deliver warm, attentive and engaging service to guests across the hotel's bars and food & beverage outlets.
• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to company standards.
• Share your knowledge of whisky, wine, cocktails and local products to enhance the guest experience.
• Create and serve cocktails, coffees and speciality drinks with consistency and attention to detail.
• Accurately process orders and payments using hotel systems.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation and hygiene throughout all bar areas.
• Receive and serve food orders when required.
• Assist with stock management, replenishment and inventory control.
• Support colleagues across the wider Food & Beverage operation during busy periods.
• Promote hotel events, experiences and facilities to maximise guest satisfaction and revenue opportunities.

About You

• Previous bartending or hospitality experience preferred.
• Knowledge of whisky, wines, spirits and cocktails.
• Passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to remain calm and organised in a busy environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Flexible approach to working evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Genuine enthusiasm for Scottish hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.

If you're passionate about hospitality, enjoy engaging with people and want to develop your career within a luxury Scottish hotel environment, we'd love to hear from you.

This role does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.