Cocktail Bartender (Part Time)

Harbour Hotels; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression opportunities

Career development pathways

Competitive salary

Internal promotions within Harbour

Hotel stay and F&B discounts

Job summary

Harbour Hotels’ Long Bar & Grill in Guildford is seeking a passionate Cocktail Bartender for a part-time role. You will craft handcrafted cocktails, engage guests with expert recommendations, and maintain a polished bar experience in a stylish hotel setting.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year bartending experience, deep knowledge of spirits and mixology techniques, and a talent for delivering exceptional service while collaborating with the bar team.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of professional bartending experience focusing on cocktails.
• Strong knowledge of spirits, liqueurs, wine and beer.
• Ability to craft unique, visually appealing cocktails.
• Excellent customer service with a professional, friendly manner.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a wide range of cocktails and beverages according to recipes.
• Create signature cocktails in collaboration with bar team.
• upsell premium drinks and bar offerings to maximise revenue.
• Maintain a clean, well-organised bar and adhere to health and safety standards.
• Engage guests with knowledgeable recommendations and excellent service.

Skills

Cocktail preparation

Mixology

Customer service

Communication

multitasking

Job description

The Role…

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Cocktail Bartender to join theteam at The Long Bar & Grill inside the stylish Harbour Hotel in Guildfordon a part time basis.

As a Cocktail Bartender, you will be responsible for creatingexceptional, handcrafted cocktails and providing outstanding service to ourguests. Your expertise in mixology, attention to detail, and ability to engagewith customers will contribute to creating a memorable experience for ourguests.

Your duties will include:

• Utilise your in-depthknowledge of cocktails, spirits, and mixology techniques to create innovativeand visually appealing drink recipes that showcase your creativity andcraftsmanship.
• Collaborate with themanagement and bar team to develop fresh and exciting signature creations forservice incorporating seasonal ingredients, current trends and our guests’preferences.
• Prepare and serve awide variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to establishedrecipes, ensuring consistency in taste, presentation, and quality.
• Engage with guests in afriendly, professional, and knowledgeable manner, offering recommendations,answering questions, and providing exceptional service throughout their visit.
• Maintain a clean andorganised bar area, including stocking and replenishing supplies, monitoringinventory levels, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Utilise your productknowledge and suggestive selling techniques to upsell premium spirits,signature cocktails, and other bar offerings to maximise revenue potential.
• Foster a positiveworking environment by communicating effectively with the bar and servicestaff, assisting colleagues when needed, and collaborating on special eventsand promotions.
• Stay updated onindustry trends, mixology techniques, and new product releases, and share yourknowledge with the team to enhance their skills and maintain a high standard ofservice.
• Safety and Compliance: Adhere toregulations regarding the service of alcohol, ensuring responsible servicepractices.

As a cocktail bartender, you will have:

• A minimum of 1 year ofprofessional bartending experience, with a focus on cocktail preparation andmixology techniques.
• Strong knowledge ofspirits, liqueurs, wine, beer, and mixology, including classic and contemporarycocktail recipes.
• Demonstrated ability tocreate unique and visually appealing cocktails while maintaining a balancedflavour profile.
• Exceptional customerservice skills with the ability to engage and interact with a diverse range ofguests in a positive and professional manner.
• Excellent verbal andnon-verbal communication skills, allowing you to effectively communicate withguests and team members.
• Proven ability tomultitask, work efficiently under pressure, and prioritise tasks to ensuretimely service and an organised work environment.
• Ability to workeffectively as part of a team, supporting colleagues and contributing to apositive and collaborative work environment.
• Willingness to workevenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the business needs.

Who we are…

Harbour Hotels are a collection of prestigioushotels nestled in some of the most beautiful locations across the South. Ourluxury portfolio spans sensational coastal, country and city properties with avariety of exciting restaurant concepts and our unique HarSPA brand across manyof our sites. In 2018, Harbour Hotels was named AA Hotel Group of the Yearmaking it an exceptionally exciting time to join our ever growing hotel brand.

What’s in it for you…

At Harbour Hotels we are committed to providing exceptional hospitality whilstcreating a vibrant enjoyable working environment for all of our team. Here arejust some of the benefits you will receive upon joining the crew:

• Excellent progression opportunities within the Harbour Hotels Group
• Individual and bespoke career and progression pathways
• Competitive salary across all roles
• Unique on the job training and development with an opportunity for internalpromotions within any of our properties.
• Hotel stay and Food and Beverage discounts across the Harbour Hotels Group
• Access to an exciting benefits and discount platformli>
• Employee Assistance Program
• Stylish boutique uniform specially designed for Harbour Hotels
• Meals included whilst on duty

Please note only those eligible to work in the UK or have a valid UK workpermit/visa will be considered for this vacancy.

Join our team at Long Bar & Grill and showcase your passion for mixologywhile delivering an exceptional bar experience to our valued guests.

We look forward to hearing from you!