Head Bartender

Permanently Unique; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off food and drink

Wagestream

Employee of the month

Monthly team events

Cycle to work

Staff food benefits

Mental health support

Dine at Tattu/Fenix

Job summary

Permanently Unique's Tattu Manchester venue is seeking a dynamic leader to guide a high-energy team in a permanent, full-time role. You will inspire staff, deliver an immersive cocktail-focused guest experience, and ensure smooth service during peak hours across a 30-hour week.

Join us for development opportunities, staff food benefits, Wagestream access, and dining perks at Tattu or Fenix restaurants. The role offers a competitive hourly rate (£16.46) with OTE, plus health and happiness

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-energy hospitality team to deliver a premium guest experience.
• Inspire and train colleagues to uphold service standards during busy periods.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of cocktails and beverages to tailor guest experiences.
• Monitor operations, ensuring smooth service, quality control and safety.
• Coach junior team members and develop their skills for progression.

Job description

Job Ref: PER1554. Branch: Tattu Manchester. Location: Tattu Manchester, Salford. Salary/Benefits: £16.46 Per Hour OTE. Contract type: Permanent. Hours: Full Time. Hours per week: 30. Posted date: 14/08/2026. Closing date: 25/09/2026. .

What You'll Get Up To:

• You will be a natural leader of people who can inspire a team and bring out individual potential..
• Inspire your team to deliver the owners vision, to bring a unique and immersive drinking experience to our guests..
• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of cocktails and beverages and understanding customers specific needs to deliver a unique experience..
• Keeps abreast of newest trends and innovations in cocktails and beverages..
• Show your experience and capability for managing high volume operations and busy service periods..
• Driving a team to greatness through exciting, innovative and engaging training ..
• Willingness to share your knowledge with junior members of the team so they are continually learning and developing..

Why Permanently Unique?

Health & Happiness

• Monthly sessions for all the team to experience from massages, yoga, pottery painting and much more..
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Bespoke staff food menu designed by all our head chefs.
• Mental health first aiders.
• Access to management health care cash plan.
• Access to EAP scheme.

Progression

• Bespoke development journey's for all our team.
• Development academies to support the progression and development of our team.
• Chef Academies visiting our amazing suppliers across the UK.

Extras

• 50% off food and drink Monday to Thursday up to a table of 4 at Tattu or Fenix restaurants.
• After reaching your 2nd Anniversary and each subsequent anniversary you will be welcomed to dine at any Tattu or Fenix restaurant.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Wagestream - access a share of your earned wages whenever you need it.
• Employee of the month award.
• Monthly team building events.
• Annual celebration.

Tattu Manchester, our first Chinese restaurant, has been passionately designed to take you on a sensory journey from East to West. The concept is visually inspired by body art and its travels from its origins in the East, across the oceans through trade, to find its place in today's modern world. The cherry blossom is a symbol of good luck and life, whilst our anchors represent the home where our brand was born.

About Permanently Unique:

Experience: Required
Employment: Full-time
Salary: £16.46 yearly