Head Bartender

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as a Head Bartender in a lively Caribbean-themed environment! This role offers the chance to lead a passionate bar team, deliver exceptional cocktails, and create unforgettable experiences for guests. With opportunities for rapid career progression and a fun, inclusive atmosphere, you'll thrive in a workplace that celebrates individuality and cultural diversity. Enjoy fantastic perks like weekly pay, generous discounts, and exciting team events. If you love making people happy and want to grow in the hospitality industry, this is the perfect opportunity 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 cocktail making and bartending is essential.
• Ability to train and lead a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bar team and ensure excellent customer service.
• Train staff on cocktail preparation and pouring techniques.

Skills

Cocktail making

Team leadership

Customer service

Free-pour techniques

Job description

Head Bartender – Manchester Northern Quarter

We’re looking for a Cocktail Bartender to join our Turtle Bay Family in (location).

Our Bartenders are the life and soul of the party, delivering the best cocktail recommendations, good vibes, and Caribbean Good Times!

As a Head Bartender, you'll lead the bar team and train them on how to free-pour, multi-pour, and make endless delicious cocktails while 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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