Head Bartender

Hiddenwell; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal provided daily

Complimentary Spa Day

Free Parking

Discounts on stays and dining

Perkbox benefits

Job summary

Hoar Cross Hall, nestled in Staffordshire, seeks a dynamic Head Bartender to lead our bar team and craft exceptional guest experiences in a luxury spa resort setting.

You will curate innovative drink menus, train staff, manage stock and costs, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations while delivering personalised service for a discerning clientele.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervisory role in bar or hospitality.
• Extensive knowledge of spirits, wines, beers.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in F&B.

Responsibilities

• Develop and curate an exciting drink menu reflecting current trends.
• Provide personalised guest service and recommendations.
• Monitor stock levels, order supplies, and reduce wastage.
• Developing and preparing high-quality cocktails, including pre-batched drinks and syrups.
• Overseeing bar area cleanliness, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Leading and mentoring bar staff to maintain high standards.
• Overseeing cellar maintenance and storage conditions.

Skills

Mixology knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Staff supervision

Job description

Nestled in the heart of Staffordshire, Hoar CrossHall combines the elegance of a stately home with the indulgence of a luxuryspa resort. Offering an unrivalled guest experience, our estate boastsexquisite dining venues, expansive gardens, and a world-class spa.

Here at Hoar Cross Hall our aim is to treat ourguests as a friend of the family and to create positive memorable experiencesduring their stay or visit to the Hall and Spa.

Our purpose is to hire people with passion andpositivity. We train you for skill, nurture you to grow and achieve yourgoals….

The Role

AtHoar Cross Hall, we pride ourselves on providing incredible service and amemorable experience for every single guest. We are seeking a dynamic andmotivated Head Bartender to join our award-winning team and contribute to ourcontinued success.

As HeadBartender, you will play a key role overseeing all aspects of the operations ofour bars which includes crafting unique drink menus for our guests to enjoy,managing the bar staff and stock levels, and ensuring our high levels ofservice are maintained.

Yourresponsibilities

• Developingand curating an exciting and innovative drink menu that reflects current trendsand appeals to our diverse clientele
• Providingguests with a personalised service, recommend drink selections, and ensure amemorable experience
• Monitoringand managing stock levels, order supplies, and reduce wastage to maintain costefficiency
• Developingand preparing high-quality cocktails, including the creation of prebatcheddrinks, house-made syrups, infusions, and garnishes
• Overseeingthe cleanliness, organis ation, and safety of the bar area. Ensure compliancewith all health, safety, and alcohol regulations
• Leadingand motivating the bar staff, ensuring a cohesive and efficient team. Providetraining and mentorship to ensure all staff meet the high standards expected
• Overseeingthe maintenance and cleanliness of the bar's cellar, ensuring optimal storageconditions for all beverages. This includes changing barrels pipe cleaning

Personal Specification

• Have previous experience in a supervisoryrole within the bar or hospitality industry
• Haveextensive knowledge of mixology, spirits, wines, and beers
• Haveexcellent leadership and communication skills
• Havethe ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Haveexcellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Haveexperience with large volume covers
• Havefood Safety Training
• Haveknowledge of health and safety regulations related to food and beverage service

Shift Pattern

• Full-timecontract
• 37.5 hoursper week, working 5 out of 7 days
• Fullflexibility is key as you will be expected to work as and when necessary tomeet the needs of the team and the business such as working evenings, weekends,and Bank Holidays

Why Join Us

• Work in a picturesque, historic estate with afocus on luxury and high standards in hospitality
• Complimentary Spa Day on work anniversaries atany of our company spas
• Free meal provided daily through our staffcanteen
• Complimentary use of leisure and spa facilities
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program
• 30% discount on overnight stays and spa days
• Discounts on food, drink and retail across ourvenues
• Free Parking
• Excellent Induction and training programme
• Perkbox Online benefits and discounts
• On-line Doctor support(appointments/prescriptions)
• A fun, supportive and inclusive workenvironment with loads of development opportunities

People say youcan’t choose your family, well we choose you to be part of ours!