Senior Bartender — Craft Cocktails & Lead the Team

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 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.