Head Bartender

The Ivy Collection; Bath; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development program

Holiday allowance

Staff discount

Gift voucher

Refer a Friend

Retail discounts

Minimum 20 hours

Job summary

The Ivy Collection in Bath is seeking a Head Bartender to lead our bar team, craft exquisite cocktails, and ensure the high standards guests expect.

You will train bartenders and barbacks, oversee smooth bar operations, and inspire junior staff to deliver service excellence.

We offer competitive hourly pay with Tronc, a guaranteed minimum 20 hours, holiday allowance, staff discounts, and a Management Career Development Program.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year in a similar role.
• Confident preparing cocktails and spirits to high standards.
• Work well under pressure and inspire junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cocktails and spirits to high standards for guests.
• Oversee bar operations and ensure training for bartenders and barbacks.
• Uphold service standards and lead by example.

Skills

Cocktail prep

Staff coaching

Under pressure

Customer service

Job description

Welcome to The Ivy Collection, we embody timeless elegance and vibrant hospitality in every guest experience. Our iconic restaurants, situated across the UK and beyond, are celebrated for exceptional food, outstanding service, and the creation of unforgettable moments.

We are searching for a creative and dynamic Head Bartender to join our team and become part of something special.

Benefits & Rewards:

• Competitive Industry pay (Hourly + Tronc)
• A Management Career Development Program, which includes online and practical assessments.
• Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years.
• 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants.
• Celebrate career anniversaries with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants.
• Refer and Friend Bonus
• Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more
• Guaranteed 20 hours minimum contract

Key elements of your role as Head Bartender your role will includeserving exquisite drinks that delight our guests and ensuring all bartenders and barbacks receive the necessary training to perform their duties with confidence. You have the skills to and knowledge to oversee the smooth running of the bar to the required standards.

About you: You have at least 1 years’ experience in a similar role, and you are confident preparing cocktails and spirits to high standards. You work well under pressure and take joy in inspiring junior bar members to follow in your footsteps of service excellence.

The Ivy Collection is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About us: Our shared CARING values help create an environment where we are happy, and engaged and we care for ourselves, our colleagues, our guests, and we celebrate our individualities and differences.