Senior Bartender

Prestonfield House Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff meals

Free on-site parking

28 days holiday rising to 32 after 5 1

Paid training and shift breaks

Workplace pension scheme

Opportunities for career development

Job summary

Prestonfield House Edinburgh seeks a Senior Bartender to join its renowned team, offering a competitive package and the opportunity to work with an award-winning cellar. The role requires previous experience in a similar upscale establishment and a passion for wine.

Candidates should hold a WSET Higher Certificate; extensive on-site training will be provided, with gratuities shared as part of a competitive remuneration package.

Qualifications

• Experience as senior bartender in a luxury hotel setting.
• Strong wine knowledge is beneficial and supported by training.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Education

WSET Higher Certificate

Job description

Senior Bartender - Prestonfield House, Edinburgh

Competitive remuneration package circa £35,000 per annum including gratuities.

Prestonfield House, one of Scotland's most exclusive luxury hotels and holder of the AA's supreme accolade of Five Red Stars, is seeking an experienced Senior Bartender to join its dedicated team.

Built in 1687 by the King's architect Sir William Bruce as the private residence of Edinburgh's Lord Provost, Prestonfield today is celebrated for its opulent interiors and historic grandeur. With 18 individually designed bedrooms, 5 luxurious suites, 3 historic private dining rooms, the celebrated Rhubarb restaurant, and the circular Georgian Stables Ballroom, Prestonfield is renowned for its heritage, elegance, and award-winning hospitality.

Prestonfield is very proud of its award-winning cellar so this is an opportunity to work and expand your knowledge with a notable collection of wines and our highly-regarded Head Sommelier. Prestonfield currently hold the AA's Wine Award for Scotland and a rare Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.

Our package includes:

• Compeitive salary of £13.00 per hour plus a share of the staff gratuities (renumeration package circa £34,000pa)


• 40 hours per week, working 5 days from 7


• Free staff meals and free on-site parking


• 28 days holiday rising to 32 after 5 years' service


• Paid training and shift breaks


• Workplace pension scheme


• Opportunities for career development within a celebrated, privately owned hotel

Candidates for this position should have WSET Higher Certificate and have previous experience in a similar establishment. Strong wine knowledge is beneficial however we will provide extensive training and will help you to develop your skills in a nurturing environment.

Candidates should have Scotland Licensing & Social Responsibility Training or candidates will be required to complete Scotland Licensing & Social Responsibility Training during probationary period.

Prestonfield is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where employees of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities, religions, sexual orientations, and identities feel valued and can thrive