Head Bartender

Turtle Bay; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and dynamic team as a Head Bartender at a forward-thinking establishment dedicated to delivering Caribbean Good Times! This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a passionate bar team, craft delicious cocktails, and create memorable experiences for guests. With industry-leading training and fast progression opportunities, you will not only develop your bartending skills but also enjoy a supportive work environment that celebrates individuality and cultural diversity. Enjoy generous perks like weekly pay, team discounts, and fun events while making lasting friendships in a lively atmosphere. If you’re ready to make people happy, this is the place for you!

Benefits

Weekly pay

Tronc tips

Industry-leading bar training

70% discount at restaurants

Access to wages before payday

Flexible working hours

Team socials and events

Loyalty bonuses

Enhanced maternity pay

24-hour employee helpline

Qualifications

• Experience in bartending with a focus on cocktail preparation and customer interaction.
• Ability to lead and train a bar team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bar team in delivering exceptional cocktail experiences.
• Train staff on cocktail preparation and service techniques.

Skills

Cocktail preparation

Team leadership

Customer service

Free-pour technique

Multi-pour technique

Job description

Head Bartender – Cheltenham

We’re looking for a Head Bartender to join our Turtle Bay Family.

Our Head Bartenders are the life and soul of the party; they deliver the best cocktail recommendations, good vibes, and Caribbean Good Times!

As a Head Bartender, you'll lead the bar team and train on how to free-pour, multi-pour, and make endless delicious cocktails whilst developing your confidence and making friends for life!

Our benefits…

• Weekly pay – every Friday!
• Tronc tips
• Industry-leading bar training
• Fast progression and endless opportunities – from Bartender, to Head Bartender, Trainee Assistant Manager and upwards!
• Unlimited soft drinks on shift
• Experience a taste of the Caribbean on every shift with our subsidized team food menu
• 70% discount at our restaurants for you and up to 6 friends
• Access to wages before payday with Hastee Pay
• Turtle Talent referral bonus scheme – up to £1,000 bonus for successful referrals!
• Flexible working hours & student-friendly roles
• Team socials and events – think HUGE company-wide parties! You’ll be invited to our annual Bay Rocks festival with lots of free cocktails, tasty street food, and headline acts
• Regular team incentives and rewards
• Exclusive team discounts from hundreds of retailers
• Loyalty bonuses - £100 for every year you work with us!
• Enhanced maternity pay
• 24-hour employee helpline
• Wellbeing Champions in each restaurant to support our teams

Caribbean Good Times

It is really that simple! For us, food and drink are just two of our ingredients. We’re in the business of ‘Making People Happy!’ Simply put, Turtle Bay is driven to be the best place for a “Caribbean Good Time”.

The Caribbean is one of the most diverse places in the world, filled with cultural celebration. At Turtle Bay, we celebrate individuality, recognize differences, and embrace the culture of the Caribbean to deliver a magical experience for our guests.

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