Craft Bartender: Create Unforgettable Guest Experiences

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 19,000 - 27,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Volunteer leave

Teammate discount

Training and development

Meals provided

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is seeking an enthusiastic Bartender to craft cocktails and deliver memorable guest experiences in a vibrant hotel bar. You will welcome guests, explain drink options and ensure guests feel at home with your warm service and cocktail knowledge.

We value team players with 1–2 years’ bartending experience in full‑service venues and a solid understanding of cash handling and POS systems.

Qualifications

Current right to work in the UK.
1–2 years’ experience as a Bartender in a full-service restaurant or lounge with cocktail knowledge.

Responsibilities

The Bartender must love people and have a passion for serving others.
Prep the bar daily, maintain it during the shift and clean it nightly in preparation for the next shift.
Maintain a clean, hygienic and organised work environment including stocking of supplies, washing and polishing glassware, folding napkins, cleaning menus, sanitising tables, etc.
Stock the bar as necessary in accordance with company guidelines regarding stock requisition.
Adhere to company standards regarding food and beverage knowledge.
Orchestrate an extraordinary guest experience through positive guest interaction.
Be able to guide guests through aspects of our hotel and our city.
Ensure that guests are of legal drinking age by asking for an appropriate ID.
Handle a cash bank and adhere to company policies regarding money handling.
Accurately enter all items into POS system and charge guests accordingly.
Comply with sanitation standards and notify management of any issues.