Head Bartender - LOCATION

Turtle Bay; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Turtle Bay as a Cocktail Bartender and be the heart of our vibrant Caribbean-inspired bar. You’ll lead the team in creating delightful cocktails, ensuring our guests enjoy an unforgettable experience. With industry-leading training and ample opportunities for career progression, it’s time to mix amazing drinks and make lifelong friends at Turtle Bay!

Benefits

Tronc tips

Industry-leading bar training

70% discount for staff

Unlimited soft drinks on shift

Subsidized team food

Flexible working hours

Annual Bay Rocks festival

Team socials and events

Exclusive team discounts

Enhanced maternity pay

Qualifications

• Experience in cocktail bartending or similar role.
• Ability to lead a team effectively.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bar team and train on cocktail preparation.
• Deliver excellent customer service and cocktail recommendations.
• Create a vibrant and enjoyable atmosphere.

Skills

Cocktail making

Team leadership

Customer service

Job description

Cocktail Bartender – (location)

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, 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…

• 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 pay day 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
• 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 and it is filled with cultural celebration. At Turtle Bay, we celebrate individuality, recognise differences and embrace the culture of the Caribbean to deliver a magical experience for our guests.

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