Senior Bartender

GAUCHO; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% food discount at GAUCHO

Apprenticeship Scheme

Cycle to Work

Employee wellbeing platform

Career development and progression

Staff breakfast and dinner on every?—?

Job summary

GAUCHO Manchester is seeking an enthusiastic Senior Bartender to lead the bar team in a busy, high-end environment. You will deliver cocktails to GAUCHO specifications and follow the Cycle of Service, while mentoring colleagues on shift.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of cocktail experience, a passion for drinks, and the ability to perform under pressure. This role supports a dynamic team and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years previous experience in cocktail making.
• Enthusiasm for cocktails and spirits.
• Be confident in a busy, high end environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining skills and product knowledge as taught at the GAUCHO Academy.
• Attending and responding to all required post-academy company training.
• Supporting, training and acting as a role model to new members of the team.
• Completing quality preparation of all duties to clean, set up, handover and close the bar and shift to standard.
• Maintaining beverage stock, garnishes and glassware as required.
• 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.
• Stock control & waste awareness.
• Supporting BM/HB with stock control, FIFO stock rotation and waste reduction.

Skills

Cocktails & spirits

Team leadership

Quality service under pressure

Cycle of Service knowledge

Job description

GAUCHO are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Bartender to join our GAUCHO Manchester team! The idealSenior Bartendercandidate 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. OurSenior Bartendercandidate will have experience managing a team and working well under pressure.

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 Senior Bartender

• Maintaining skills and product knowledge as taught at the GAUCHO Academy
• Attending and responding to all required post-academy company training
• Supporting, training and acting as a role model to new members of the team
• Completing quality preparation of all duties to clean, set up, handover and close the bar and shift to standard
• Maintaining beverage stock, garnishes and glassware as required
• 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
• Stock control & waste awareness.
• Supporting BM/HB with stock control, FIFO stock rotation and waste reduction.

Requirements for GAUCHO Senior Bartender

• At least 2 years previous experience in cocktail making
• Enthusiasm for cocktails and spirits
• Be confident in a busy, high end environment