Cocktail Waiting Staff

Beannchor Group; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days holiday including Birthday off

Service charge shared across team

Health and wellbeing initiatives with

Counselling programme

20% discount on food across outlets

CPL online training programme

NVQs, WSET and First Aid training

Team bonding events

Job summary

Beannchor Group is opening Mother in Belfast, a stylish cocktail bar with a roof terrace and a listening bar concept. You will join the opening team to deliver distinctive cocktails and guest experiences.

As Cocktail Waiter you will welcome guests, provide knowledgeable drink recommendations, and deliver polished table service in a premium setting. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in table and cocktail service in premium bars or hospitality.
• Interest in cocktails and delivering memorable guest experiences.
• Ability to stay focused during busy service with warmth and accuracy.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with guests and colleagues.
• Willingness to learn and develop product knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests warmly and provide attentive, knowledgeable table service.
• Take accurate drinks orders and use till and ordering systems correctly.
• Present and serve cocktails and other drinks per service standards.
• Develop knowledge of cocktail menus, ingredients and techniques.
• Collaborate with bar and floor teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor tables and respond to feedback with professionalism.
• Complete opening, closing and cleaning duties maintaining high standards.
• Follow hygiene, health and safety and responsible alcohol service requirements.

Skills

Table service

Cocktail service

Premium bar experience

Guest service

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Till systems

Job description

Cocktail Waiter – Mother & 45:33

Opening in Belfast this year, Mother will be an innovative and stylish cocktail bar featuring a roof terrace, dispense bar and regular DJs. The venue will operate independently but work closely together on production with a new listening bar, 45:33.

We are looking for engaging and service-focused Cocktail Waiters to join the team at Mother and help bring the concept to life.

The role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the opening team at Mother and play an important part in delivering their distinctive cocktail and guest experiences.

As Cocktail Waiter, you will welcome and look after guests, provide knowledgeable drinks recommendations and deliver attentive, polished table service.

What’s in it for you:

• Up to 29 days holiday including Bank Holidays and your birthday off
• Service charge shared across the team
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including a free counselling programme
• Company discount offering 20% off food in various outlets including Bullitt Hotel, Little Wing Pizzeria, The National and The Cloth Ear
• Structured learning and development plans through our online CPL training programme
• Varied training opportunities including NVQs, WSET, First Aid and Mental Health Awareness
• Team bonding events such as our summer BBQ, Winter Raffle, seasonal parties, supplier trips and award ceremonies

What you’ll do:

• Support the successful opening and ongoing operation of Mother
• Welcome guests warmly and provide attentive, knowledgeable and professional table service
• Take accurate drinks orders and use the till and ordering systems correctly
• Present and serve cocktails and other drinks efficiently and in line with agreed service standards
• Develop strong knowledge of the cocktail menus, ingredients, techniques and wider drinks offering
• Confidently guide guests through the menus, make suitable recommendations and respond to questions
• Work closely with the bar and floor teams to ensure orders are delivered accurately and without unnecessary delay
• Monitor tables throughout the guest journey, anticipate needs and respond professionally to feedback
• Complete opening, closing and cleaning duties while maintaining excellent standards of presentation and organisation
• Follow all hygiene, health and safety, licensing and responsible alcohol service requirements

About you:

• Previous experience in table service, cocktail service, a premium bar or a similar hospitality environment is preferred
• A genuine interest in cocktails, drinks and delivering memorable guest experiences
• Confident working during busy service while maintaining warmth, accuracy and attention to detail
• A people person who builds positive relationships with guests and colleagues
• A strong communicator with good organisational skills and a professional approach
• Willingness to learn, develop product knowledge and contribute positively to team training
• Confident making recommendations and explaining menu items clearly
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays

The Company reserves the right to apply enhanced short-listing criteria.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

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