Regional Head Bartender

GAUCHO; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% food discount at GAUCHO

Apprenticeship scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee wellbeing platform

Staff breakfast and dinner on every-sh

Job summary

GAUCHO in Manchester is seeking a Head Bartender to lead the bar team, uphold GAUCHO Academy standards, and deliver exceptional service in a fast-paced environment. The role requires past leadership in a busy high-end bar, plus a passion for hospitality and cocktails. The successful candidate will train and mentor colleagues, manage stock, and ensure flawless service across drinks and food orders.

Qualifications

• Minimum x1 year experience as Head bartender or senior mixologist in a busy, high end bar environment.
• At least 2 years previous experience in cocktail making.
• A genuine passion for 100% hospitality and great guest bar experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining skills and product knowledge as taught at the GAUCHO Academy.
• Lead, train, and motivate the bar team to deliver exceptional service.
• Supporting, training and acting as a role model to new members of the team.
• Strong leadership, organisation and communication skills.
• Service of all drink and food orders in the public bars according to the Cycle of Service standards and timings.
• Lead the team in maintaining beverage stock, garnishes and glassware.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cocktails & Spirits

Team Training

Cycle of Service

Education

Apprenticeship scheme

Job description

Head Bartender

GAUCHO are looking for an enthusiastic Head Bartender to join our Gaucho *** team! The ideal Senior Bartender candidate will be an experienced and passionate bartender, with knowledge in cocktails and spirits. They will be able to deliver all drinks according to the company's specs, following the Cycle of Service. Our Head Bartender candidate will have leadership skills to inspire your team and maintain the highest standards of guest experience on the bar.

Training and benefits

• 50% off your food bill at all GAUCHO restaurants.
• Opportunity to gain qualifications through Apprenticeship Scheme, cycle to work scheme and access to our employee wellbeing platform.
• Career development and progression.
• Staff breakfast and dinner on every shift worked

Key responsibilities of the GAUCHO Head Bartender

• Maintaining skills and product knowledge as taught at the GAUCHO Academy
• Attending and responding to all required post-academy company training
• Lead, train, and motivate the bar team to deliver exceptional service.
• Supporting, training and acting as a role model to new members of the team
• Strong leadership, organisation and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, high energy environment.
• Completing quality preparation of all duties to clean, set up, handover and close the bar and shift to standard
• Lead the team in maintaining beverage stock, garnishes and glassware
• Ensure all the bar team practise consistent waste awareness
• Service of all drink and food orders in the public bars according to the Cycle of Service standards and timings
• Quality & consistency focus
• Ensuring all drinks meet GAUCHO specifications, presentation and timing standards

Requirements for GAUCHO Head Bartender

• Minimum x1 year experience as Head bartender or senior mixologist in a busy, high end bar environment
• At least 2 years previous experience in cocktail making
• A genuine passion for 100% hospitality and great guest bar experience